Indications Of Drug Use

Many people supply illegal drugs even though it is forbidden. Hence, several individuals today are tempted to make use of it which leads these people to addiction. One of the reasons why persons are lured to use illegal drugs is curiosity and merely having it for enjoyment. Eventually, many people end up to become drug users. We will have to pay attention about our surroundings specially the people around us that they might be already victims of drugs. If you find someone that you think is using drugs, these would be the signs of drug abuse:

Physical Signs
• Loss of appetite, increased appetite, any changes in eating style, unexplained weight-loss or gain.
• Slowed or staggering walk; poor physical coordination.
• Inability to get to sleep, awake at unusual times, unusual laziness.
• Red, watery eyes; pupils larger or smaller than usual; blank stare.
• Cold, sweaty palms; shaking hands.
• Puffy face, blushing or even paleness.
• Smell of substance on breath, body or clothes.
• Extreme hyperactivity; excessive talkativeness.
• Runny nose; hacking cough.
• Needle marks on lower arm, leg or bottom of feet.
• Nausea, vomiting or sweating.
• Tremors or shakes of hands, feet or head.
• Irregular heartbeat.

Behavioral Signs
• Change in overall attitude/personality with no other identifiable cause.
• Changes in friends; new hang-outs; sudden avoidance involving old crowd; doesn't want to talk about new friends; friends are known drug users.
• Change in activities or hobbies.
• Drop in grades in class or performance at work; skips school or is late for school.
• Change in habits at home; loss of involvement in family and family activities.
• Difficulty in paying attention; forgetfulness.
• General lack of motivation, strength, self-esteem, "I really don't care" attitude.
• Sudden oversensitivity, temper tantrums, or resentful behavior.
• Moodiness, irritability, or nervousness.
• Silliness or even giddiness.
• Paranoia
• Excessive need for privacy; unreachable.
• Secretive or suspicious behavior.
• Unexplained need for money, stealing money or items.
• Change in personal grooming habits.

If you notice these symptoms manifesting in one of your friends or loved ones, handle him/her and guide him/her recover from the addiction he/she is dwelling into. Learn more about facts about drug addiction so that you can be guided very well. It is extremely tough to help such drug addicts so you must stretch your patience in dealing with them.


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