Sign: Seems to Have Lost All Motivation
"There is only way to describe Carolyn these days: She doesn't care about anything. She doesn't care about school, about her dance classes, about how she looks or how messy her room is. She doesn't do anything but sit at the computer or watch TV. She's about as motivated as a slug."
If your teen lies around all day and groans when asked to do even the simplest task, you are likely very frustrated and fed up. Self-motivation is important if your teen is to succeed in school and continue on to college or a career.
Lack of motivation isn't always a sign of drug use. Depression can cause a significant lack of energy. If your child is overweight or obese, activity may even be a strain for them.
"Adolescents are particularly at risk of adverse reactions from hallucinogen use as they enter puberty, a time of rapid physical and emotional changes. Hallucinogens are particularly dangerous because the effects are so unpredictable. They can cause violent behavior in some and suicidal tendencies in others. As memory, perception, and judgment are clouded under the influence, users are at risk of severe injuries, overdose, and death from drowning, burns, falls, and car accidents. Sometimes, hallucinogen use can uncover severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or severe depression." Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
