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While the signs discussed here are apparent, they provide a good starting place for parents concerned about their child’s potential use of drugs. It is important to consider all the different signs versus confronting a teenager about one thing. When teenagers are confronted about the appearance of drug paraphernalia, for example, the most common answer is, “They belong to my friend. His parents are going to throw him out of the house if they find it, so I’m keeping it for him.” They are not going to be straightforward and honest. To learn the truth, parents must consider all the different signs they see and evaluate the entire picture.

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(Interview with Dr. Miriam Gross for Operation Survival's Prevention101 series.

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