Understanding Substance Abuse | Page 9

Marijuana: Glassy, red eyes; loud talking, inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness; loss of interest, motivation; weight gain or loss.

Depressants (including Xanax, Valium, GHB): Contracted pupils; drunk-like; difficulty concentrating; clumsiness; poor judgement; slurred speech; sleepiness.

Stimulants (including amphetamines, cocaine crystal meth): Dilated pupils; hyperactivity; euphoria; irritability; anxiety; excessive talking followed by depression or excessive sleeping at odd times; may go long periods of time without eating or sleeping; weight loss; dry mouth and nose.

Opioids/Prescription Drugs (Oxycontin, Codeine, Methadone, Fentanyl) - Noticeable elation/euphoria; Marked sedation/drowsiness; Confusion; Constricted pupils; Slowed breathing; Intermittent nodding off, or loss of consciousness.

Inhalants (glues, aerosols, vapors): Watery eyes; impaired vision, memory and thought; secretions from the nose or rashes around the nose and mouth; headaches and nausea; appearance of intoxication; drowsiness; poor muscle control; changes in appetite; anxiety; irritability; lots of cans/aerosols in the trash.

Hallucinogens (LSD PCP): Dilated pupils; bizarre and irrational behavior including paranoia; aggression, hallucinations; mood swings; detachment from people; absorption with self or other objects; slurred speech; confusion.

Heroin: Contracted pupils; no response of pupils to light; needle marks; sleeping at unusual times; sweating; vomiting; coughing, sniffling; twitching; loss of appetite.

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