Signs of Drug Abuse
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PERSONALITY:
● Becomes disrespectful- is verbally and physically abusive
● Is angry a lot, acts paranoid or confused or suffers from extreme mood swings
● Seems depressed and less out-going than usual
● Is secretive and lies about what he is doing and where he is going
● Is stealing or “losing” possessions he used to value
● Seems to have a lot of money, or is always asking for money
● Withdraws from the family and family activities
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PHYSICAL APPEARANCE/SIGNS:
● Not taking care of hygiene and grooming
● Not sleeping or sleeping too much
● Loss of appetite
● Weight loss or weight gain
● Too hyperactive or too little energy
SOCIAL ACTIVITY/SCHOOL PERFORMANCE:
● Drops old friends and activities
● Is skipping school
● Loses interest in school work and is getting low grades
● Is sleeping in class
● Loses concentration and is having trouble remembering things
SIGNS OF
DRUG ABUSE BY DRUG TYPE
Narcotics:
Lethargy, drowsiness, euphoria, nausea, constipation,
constricted pupils, slowed breathing
Hallucinogens: Trance-like state, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse
rate, insomnia, hallucinations
Alcohol: Slurred speech, impaired judgment and motor skills, in
coordination, confusion, tremors, drowsiness, agitation, nausea and vomiting,
respiratory ailments, depression
Depressants: Drowsiness, confusion, in coordination, tremors, slurred
speech, depressed pulse rate, shallow respiration, dilated pupils
Cocaine/Crack Cocaine: Excitability, euphoria, talkativeness, anxiety,
increased pulse rate, dilated pupils, paranoia, agitation, hallucinations
Inhalants: Slurred speech, in coordination, nausea, vomiting, slowed
breathing
Marijuana: Mood swings, euphoria, slow thinking and reflexes, dilated
pupils, increased appetite, dryness of mouth, increased pulse rate, delusions,
hallucinations
Stimulants: excitability, tremors, insomnia, sweating, dry mouth and
lips, bad breath, dilated pupils, weight loss, paranoia, hallucinations
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