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1. How can I tell if my son or daughter is using drugs?

Possible signs of illegal narcotic usage include:

• Abnormal sleep patterns
• A change in hygiene
• A deterioration in general health
• Mood swings
• New and/or questionable friends
• Visible drug paraphernalia (including pipes, cut straws, drawings of marijuana leaves, etc.)
• Withdrawal from family and friends

2. How can I tell if a home or apartment in my neighborhood is involved in the sale of illegal narcotics?

You, as a neighborhood resident, can tell what activities do not look right in your neighborhood. For example:

• Persons who come and go from a residence at all hours of the day and night and usually after only spending a few minutes at the location
• Overhearing conversations regarding narcotic transactions
• Person who you actually observe using and/or selling narcotics
• Houses where the residents never seem to sleep

3. What should I do if I find something in my son or daughter's room, back pack, vehicle, etc., that I think is illegal narcotics?

Leave the items alone and call the police. Do not open the containers, sniff or taste the contents, or throw the contents away.

4. What can I do to keep my children away from drugs?

• Educate your children as to what they should do or say if ever offered any drugs
• Take an interest in your child's life
• Know who their friends are, where they live, and what type of involvement the parents have in their lives

5. Do I have to give my name and number if I report narcotics activity?

You always have the option of remaining anonymous; however, make certain that you provide the police with as much detailed information as possible to allow for maximum efficiency in arresting individuals and stopping the narcotics activity you are reporting.