Signs of Use Comparison Table


Cannabis

  • Brief Attention Span

  • Divided Attention Impairment

  • Burn Marks on Index Finger and Thumb


Dissociative Anesthetics

  • Perspiring

  • Chemical Odor

  • Slurred Speech

  • Blank Stare

  • Incomplete Verbal Responses

  • Repetitive Speech

  • Cyclic Behaviors

  • Warm to the Touch

  • Hallucinations


Depressants

  • Speech

  • Poor coordination

  • Poor mobility

    (Intensity and level of impairment of effects vary depending on: Drug and dosage amount, Age, Weight, and Tolerance level.)


Hallucinogens

  • Hallucinations

  • Perspiring

  • Poor Perception of Time & Distance

  • Paranoia

  • Dazed Appearance

  • Body Tremors

  • Nausea

  • Flashbacks

  • Poor Coordination


Inhalants

  • Confusion

  • Bloodshot, watery eyes

  • Non-Communicative

  • Flushed Face

  • Lack of Muscle Control

  • Disoriented

  • Intense Headaches

  • Odor of Inhaled Substance

  • Slow, thick slurred speech

  • Possible Nausea

  • Residue of substance around mouth and nose


Methamphetamine

  • Relationship problems

  • Mood swings

  • Trouble with the police

  • Changes to eating patterns leading to poor nutrition

  • Reduced interaction with family

  • Unexplained need for money

  • Declining school/work performance

  • Sleep disturbance

  • Explosive outbursts

  • Sudden change of friends


Narcotic Analgesics

  • Very Addictive (some users are addicted after one use)

  • Users may develop a tolerance to the drug

  • Drowsiness, slowed breathing

  • Dry Mouth

  • Euphoria

  • Itching

  • People who stop using may suffer physical withdrawal

  • Droopy eyelids

  • Depressed Reflexes

  • Slow, Low, Raspy Speech

  • Puncture Marks

  • Nausea


Stimulants

  • Relationship problems

  • Mood swings

  • Trouble with the police

  • Changes to eating patterns leading to poor nutrition

  • Reduced interaction with family

  • Unexplained need for money

  • Declining school/work performance

  • Sleep disturbance

  • Explosive outbursts

  • Sudden change of friends


Vaping

  • e-cigarette or similar device and pods


 
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