Activity 3 : identify the symptoms of substance abuse

Question

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.