How to Recognize Substance Abuse

Bonnie Franckowiak, professor and coordinator of the Master of Science Nursing Program at Washington Adventist University, says recognizing substance abuse varies from age group to age group. For example, adolescents showing changes in mood or failing grades could be signs of drug use. In more advanced age groups, needle marks could be a clue that someone is using. She says the biggest determinant is recognizing a person ceasing to function as he or she once did, not to mention their finances vanishing for no visible reason.

Photo by Bonnie Franckowiak by Tijuana Griffin

Read and share these articles from the November 2017 Visitor!

• Feature: On the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis
• Editorial: I've Been There
• In the Trenches
• On the Front Lines
• The Forgotten Ministry?
• 12 Steps to Christ
• How to Recognize Substance Abuse
• Meeting Them Where They Are
• WGTS 91.9 Celebrates 60 Years of Service