Early warning indicators also include signs associated with:

• A. Drug or alcohol abuse
• B. Economic downturn
• C. Market shifts
• D. Global events

Answer: (A)

Early warning indicators are signs you look for that tell you a problem could be developing with the person you supervise. Signs of drug or alcohol abuse fit this idea because they are observable changes in a person’s behavior or functioning that can precede more serious issues like unsafe behavior, noncompliance, or relapse. Noticing missed appointments, deteriorating performance, mood or sleep changes, withdrawal from supports, or financial instability can cue you to intervene early—prompting referrals to treatment, adjustments to supervision plans, or increased monitoring. External factors such as economic downturns, market shifts, or global events affect the broader context but aren’t direct indicators about a specific individual’s risk; they influence the environment rather than signal the person’s immediate behavior.