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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DRUG USE

There are many signs and symptoms that go along with substance use and abuse.  They symptoms may not mean a thing.  However, if you see several of them, consider it a warning flag and seek further help.

 

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

  • Acting intoxicated

  • Bloodshot or red eyes, droopy eyelids

  • Change in speech patterns and vocabulary patterns    

  • Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite

  • Neglect of personal appearance, grooming

 

BEHAVIORAL CHANGES

  • Unexplained periods of moodiness, depression, anxiety, or irritability

  • Decreased interaction and communication with others

  • Loss of interest in previously important things such as hobbies and sports

  • Changes in values, ideas, beliefs

  • Change in friends, unwillingness to introduce friends to family

 

SCHOOL CHANGES

  • Decline in academic performance; drop in grades

  • Reduced short-term memory, concentration and attention span

  • Frequent tardiness and absenteeism

  • Increased discipline, behavioral problems

  • Change in peer group

 

PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

  • Odor of marijuana (like burnt rope) in room or on clothing

  • Marijuana cigarettes (rolled and twisted at each end)

  • Powders, seeds, leaves, plants, mushrooms

  • Capsules or tablets

  • Cigarette rolling papers

  • Pipes, pipe filters, screens, strainers

  • "Roach" clips (metal clips to hold the butts of the marijuana joint)

  • "Bongs," water pipes (usually glass or plastic)

  • Small spoons, straws, razor blades, mirrors (for use with cocaine)

  • Plastic baggies or small glass vials

 

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