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Physical
· Fatigue
· Repeated health complaints
· Red and glazed eyes
· Lasting cough
Emotional
· Personality change
· Sudden mood changes
· Irritability
· Irresponsible behavior
· Low self-esteem
· Poor judgment
· Depression and a general lack of interest
Family
· Starting arguments
· Breaking rules
· Withdrawing from the family
School
· Decreased interest
· Negative attitude
· Drop in grades
· Many absences
· Truancy
· Discipline problems
Social problems
· New friends who are less interested in standard home and school activities
· Problems with the law
· Changes to less conventional styles in dress and music
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Wauwatosa School District · 12121 West North Avenue · Wauwatosa, WI 53226 · 414-773-1000
