Question

Activity 3 : identify the symptoms of substance abuse

Read the following story about Debbie's friend Charmaine .

Charmaine has not been to netball practice for two weeks now . Her friend , Debbie , said she asks remain if she was OK because she noticed she had dark rings under her eyes and looked very pale . Charmaine said she was OK , just not sleeping very well and that Debbie must leave her alone .

1. Identify the following changes that could possibly be due to substance abuse:

1.1 Two physical changes
1.2 Two emotional changes
1.3 Two changes at school and with friends


Answer all questions with short sentences

Answer 1

1.1 Two physical changes:
- Charmaine has dark rings under her eyes.
- She looks very pale.

1.2 Two emotional changes:
- Charmaine is irritated and told Debbie to leave her alone.
- She may be feeling anxious or depressed as indicated by her not sleeping well.

1.3 Two changes at school and with friends:
- She has not attended netball practice for two weeks, showing a withdrawal from activities.
- Her relationship with friends is strained as they may be worried about her behavior.