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HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CHILD MAY BE IN TROUBLE WITH ALCOHOL


  • Smell of alcohol on breath, or sudden, frequent use of breath mints.

  • Abrupt changes in mood or attitude.

  • Sudden decline in attendance or performance at school.

  • Losing interest in school, sports or other activities that used to be important.

  • Sudden resistance to discipline at school.

  • Uncharacteristic withdrawal from family, friends or interests.

  • Heightened secrecy about actions or possessions.

  • Associating with a new group of friends whom your child refuses to discuss.


If you believe your child may have a problem with alcohol, contact one of our Affiliates or call our HOPE-LINE at 800-NCA-CALL using a touch tone phone.


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 National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
244 East 58th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
phone: 212/269-7797   fax: 212/269-7510
email: national@ncadd.org   http://www.ncadd.org
HOPE LINE: 800/NCA-CALL (24-hour Affiliate referral)