Signs of Meth Use
- Neglect family and/or relationship
- Neglect long–term friendships
- New friends (using buddies)
- Financial problems
- Failure in business
- Employment difficulties (job loss or difficulty finding employment)
- Refuse drug screens
- Signs of agitation
- Excited speech
- Decreased appetite
- Increased physical activity
- Dilated pupils
- High blood pressure
- Irregular heartbeat
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Elevated body temperature
- Episodes of sudden and violent behavior
- Intense paranoia
- Visual and auditory hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Compulsively cleaning and grooming
- Repetitively sort and dissassemble objects, cars, and other mechanical devices
- Euphoria
- Depressed mood
- Mood swings
- Change in sleep patterns (Sleep for hours after heavy use)
- Needle marks
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Rash
- Dehydration
- Scheming
- Picking Sores
- Out of control
- Parkinson like condition
- Serious illnesses – Hepatitis C, HIV (Aids), and cancer
- Insanity
- DEATH
Compiled by John L. Bledsoe
© 2004-08
© 2004-08