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Alcoholism Signs 1. Tremor/perspiring/tachycardia. 2. Evidence of current intoxication. 3. Prescription drug seeking behavior. 4. Frequent falls; unexplained bruises. 5. Diabetes, elevated BP, ulcers; non-responsive to treatment. 6. Frequent hospitalizations. 7. Gunshot/knife wound. 8. Suicide talk/attempt; depression. 9. Pregnancy (screen all)
Laboratory Signs for Alcohol/Drug Abuse 1. MCV-over 95 2. MCH-High 3. GGT-High 4. SGOT-High 5. Bilirubin-High 6. Triglycerides-High 7. Anemia 8. Positive UA for alcohol.
Signs of Adolescent Alcohol Abuse 1. Physical injuries; MVA, gunshot/knife wound, unexplained or repeated injuries. 2. Evidence of current use, e.g. dilated/pinpoint pupils, tremors, perspiring, tachacardia, slurred/rapid speech. 3. Persistent cough (cigarette smoking is a risk factor) 4. Engages in risky behavior, e.g. unprotected sex. 5. Marked fall in academic/extracurricular performance. 6. Suicide talk/attempt; depression. 7. Sexually transmitted diseases. 8. Staphylococcus infection on face, arms, legs. 9. Unexplained weight loss. 10. Pregnancy (screen all)
Laboratory Signs of Adolescent Alcohol/Drug Abuse 1. Positive UA for alcohol illicit drugs. 2. Hepatitis A-B-C. 3. GGT-High 4. SGOT-High 5. Bilirubin-High. Questions to ask the Adolescent 1. When did you first use alcohol on your own, away from family/caregivers? 2. How often to you use alcohol? Last use? 3. How often have you been drunk or high? 4. Has your alcohol use caused you problems with: your friendships, family, school, community? Have your grades slipped? 5. Have you had problems with the law? 6. Have you ever tried to quit/cut down? What happened? 7. Are you concerned about your alcohol use? Questions to ask the Parent/Caregiver 1. Do you know/suspect your child is using alcohol/other drugs? 2. Has your child’s behavior changed significantly in the past six months: sneaky, secretive, isolated, assaultive, aggressive, hostile? 3. Has school, community or legal system talked to you about your child? 4. Has there been a marked fall in academic/extracurricular performance? 5. Do you believe an alcohol/other drug assessment might be helpful?
If you or someone you love has an alcohol problem call 1-800-992-1921 for a free assessment.
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