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Show r The Salina SunGunnison Valiev News June 15. 1988 Deterioration of family relationships occur. Lying becomes frequent. Arguments and disagreements become vocal. Joint family activities decline. There is a tendency to rely on physical punishment, with an increase in aggression on both sides. Curfew violations increase and sneaking in and out of windows. Parents find themselves looking forward to the time when the child will turn 18 and move out.' Angerand guilt increase. Arguments between parents increase regarding appropriate parenting behaviors. 12 Dear John Letters CUM This column is presented as a community sendee of Charter Summit Hospital and is written by John Waterbury. Director of Services. John has a B Chemical Dependency A in sociology, a Masters of Rehabilitation and has been counseling the dependent for over IS years, letters or responses may be sent to hint at: Counseling chemically Charter Summit Hospital P5 By John 2 Way Recliner, Nylon Cover, Brown or Blue $139.00 Way Recliner, Vinyl brown cover $199.00 Recliner Nylon Cover 3 Way $299.00 Rocker Recliner Nylon Cover $369.00 liderSwival Recliner Top of the Line! $429.00 CURTIS HOME FURNISHINGS 265 West main - Salina the Middle Ages, dolls of bread, cut favorite saints. During in the forms of West "200 South. Midvale. I'tah 8404" Changes in behavior occur. Slowed responses, clumsiness and other drugged or stoned bchavioi become common. Changes in moods become more erratic, moving from lethargy to hyperactivity and back again. Personality changes develop The child becomes a stranger in his own home. SOI 8181 Waterbury Dear John: Problems have developed between my son and me. Things are not like they used to be. Hes 16 and appears to be in a world of his own. Theres no communication, at least not any respectful communication, and problems between he and his Dad are getting worse by the day. Curfews dont work and restrictions have no impact. Your column talks about drug use so often, but how can I tell if it is really a problem in my son. I dont really know what Im looking for. A worried parent Dear Parent: a typical response from a child who is using will be I was just holding it for a friend. Dont be fooled. Money or other items that could be converted into cash or traded for drugs disappear. Long time friendships deteriorate and are replaced with strange new friends who have different standards of dress and behavior. There is an attempt to maintain secrecy about these relationships. History has shown that when a childs friends use drugs, the child will invariably use. General decline in school performance. Grades drop, classes are cut, and motivation to accomplish and excel diminish. Youre doing the right thing by seeking outside assistance. Many parents fail to do so, hoping that things will smooth out. And many times, they dont smooth out. If is difficult when adolescents are involved with drugs because many of the signs can be dismissed as typical problems of the teenage years. Only when you look at the total picture and see patterns developing is it possible to accurately identify the problem. The signs to look for may include: Sleeping habits change. Long periods of sleeping, or sleeplessness become the norm. Mouthwash, air fresheners or incense are used to mask telltale odors. Thought patterns change strange thinking develops, and be havior becomes more devious, suspicious, and paranoid. ?mM Fuller O'Brian Paints Glass & Paint Jensen 85 East Main Sailna - - 529-345- 4 Symptoms of Adolescent Drug Use Big T's Vaults Church related activities come to a halt to significantly decrease. 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