What are the signs my teen or college-age child is using substances?

You might feel like you’re going crazy noticing small changes – the bloodshot eyes he blames on allergies (requiring lots of eye drops), money disappearing from your wallet or purse, that new group of friends they don’t want you to meet. It’s important to know that today’s vape devices can contain high-potency THC and have little to no odor, making it hard to detect. You may notice your vibrant, active, funny kid becoming withdrawn and irritable, with mood swings that can’t be explained by typical teen angst. Just know many of these signs overlap with mental health struggles too, so approach with curiosity rather than accusations.