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Signs of Drug Use

In many cases your loved ones will try and act normal during drug use. Subtle signs of personality change or physical changes will give them away. The best of people in the beginning turn a blinds eye in the beginning. Simply dismissing these signs and saying to them selves as “can’t be”. Caught early enough your loved one can be assisted and overcome their problems. Without expensive emotional treatment. Addiction to any drug is a life long battle best won before it ever starts. Below are some warning signs of usage. This chart can also be used for persons on maintenance as well. The addict will ultimately realize themselves they have a problem but the hardest thing for them is to simply ask for help.
Signs of Drug Use

Signs of drug use can vary depending on what drug the individual is using. However there are some general signs one can evaluate if they suspect that someone they care about is using drugs.

Here are some general signs of drug use that pertain to almost every drug:

• An abrupt change in the individual’s work or school attendance, the quality of their work, how much work they produce now compared their past productionUnusual
• outbreaks of temper, sudden changes in their mood (verbally and physically abusive)
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• secretive about their actions and possessions

Signs of Drug Use: Alcohol

• Alcohol odor on the individual’s breath or personIntoxication
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• The individual has a hard time focusing and has a glazed look
• Either uncharacteristically passive behavior or combative and argumentative behaviorDeterioration
• in the individual’s personal hygieneBecoming
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Signs of Drug Use: DepressantMethaqualoneone, Valium, “Xanax” PhenobarbitaXanaxnax)

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Signs of Drug Use: Marijuana

Often it can be difficult to recognize the signs of marijuana use because most of the signs take place while the individual is under the influence. In addition, casual marijuana users may not show any of the signs listed below.

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Signs of Drug Use: Stimulants (crack cocaine, cocaine, methamphetamine, crystal meth)

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