subject: Signs And Symptoms Of Drug Abuse [print this page] Many persons supply illegal drugs even though it is prohibited. Consequently, a number of individuals today are lured to use it which leads these people to addiction. A reason why people are lured to use illegal drugs is curiosity and simply having it just for fun. Eventually, many people end up to become drug users. We should pay attention about our surroundings especially the people around us that they might be already victims of drugs. If you find someone that you think is using drugs, these are the signs of drug abuse:
Physical Signs
Loss of appetite, increase in appetite, any change in eating habits, 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 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 excessive sweating.
Tremors or shakes of hands, feet or head.
Irregular heartbeat.
Behavioral Signs
Change in overall attitude/personality without any other identifiable cause.
Changes in friends; new hang-outs; unexpected 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 perhaps late for school.
Change in habits at home; loss in involvement in family and family activities.
Difficulty in paying attention; forgetfulness.
General deficiency in motivation, energy, 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.
You may notice these symptoms manifesting in one of your friends or family members, handle him/her and support him/her recover from the addiction he/she is dwelling into. Learn much more about drug addiction facts so that you can be guided very well. It is extremely tough to help such drug addicts which means you must stretch your patience in dealing with them.
