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Signs And Symptoms Of Using Drugs
Recognising the signs and symptoms of drug use is an important step in identifying when help may be needed.
Recognising the Warning Signs of Drug Use
Drug use can affect a person’s physical health, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and relationships. Understanding the common signs and symptoms can help identify potential substance abuse issues early, allowing individuals and their loved ones to seek the appropriate support and treatment before the problem becomes more severe.
MARIJUANA, HASHISH AND OTHER CANNABIS- CONTAINING SUBSTANCES
Cannabis is often the first drug tried. Users can smoke, eat or even inhale the vapor from the drug. It is sometimes used in conjunction with other illegal drugs.
Signs & Symptoms
sense of feeling high, increase on blood pressure and heart rate, dry mouth, red eyes, slower reaction time, decreased coordination, a strong cannabis odour, yellow fingertips, memory loss, confusion, serious cravings for unusual foods at odd times difficulty concentratin, frequent occurrence of lung infections, poor work performance and school grades
K2, SPICE AND BATH SALTS
There are 2 groups of synthetic drugs on the market that is commonly used.
– cannabinoids
– substituted or synthetic cathinones
The drugs are dangerous, and their symptoms unpredictable dangerous because the manufacture is uncontrolled and basically can contain unknown stimulants.
K2 also called spice is sprayed on dried herbs and smoked. Some use it as herbal tea and in vapes. These may produce symptoms similar to that of Marijuana and has become common to use even though they are dangerous.
Some signs and symptoms
Paranoia, sense of feeling high, altered sense of perception, visual, auditory, or taste perception, exaggerated moods, hallucinations, anxiety attacks, irritation, mood swings, vomiting, aggression towards others, increased heart rate.
Bath salts are cathinones and can also be mind-altering, like cocaine, ecstasy, and amphetamines. Even though named bath salts, these are not. They can be snorted, inhaled, eaten, or injected and lead to addiction and serious intoxicated state of mind that can lead to serious health changes and even death.
Some signs and symptoms
Feeling of elation, increased sex drive, increased energy, irritability, confused thinking, paranoid behavior, increased blood pressure and heart rate, panic and anxiety attacks, loss of muscular control, violent behaviour, psychotic tendencies, and delirium.
BARBITURATES, BENZODIAZEPINES, AND HYPNOTICS
These drugs are obtained on prescription and usually used to suppress the central nervous system. Many people search for relaxation and a sense of simply switching off or forgetting issues that are creatings stress related feelings for them. These drugs are often used and overused for that purpose.
An example of Barbiturates is phenobarbitol or amobarbital or botanical. Some examples of Benzodiazepines are Klonopin, Librium, Valium, Xanax.
Some examples of hypnotics are prescription sleeping pills to induce or even extend sleep patterns. These are are known as the zed drugs, such as zolpidem or ambien, eszopiclone or lunesta, or zaleplon, commonly knows as Sonata.
Some common signs and symptoms
Lack of coordination, slurred speech, extreme Drowsiness, memory loss, Involuntary eye movements, dizziness, mood swings and Irritability, lack of motivation in life, frequent falls, and balance problems.
