Knowledge of the external signs of drug use is necessary, because The danger of involving children and adolescents in the pernicious environment of the dependent today is very high. And to admit into his life an adult friend-addict is hardly worth it. And the quicker to catch the first signs of drug use, the more quickly you can take measures to rehabilitate the child or stop communicating with a dangerous individual.
Signs of Drug Behavior
Addiction is not only the strongest physiological dependence on dangerous substances, but the psychological "breaking" of the individual. The easiest way to recognize changes that occur with a loved one or a loved one.
The change in moods of the addict is so dramatic that it is almost impossible for an attentive person not to notice it. A friendly, attentive, diligent child very quickly becomes withdrawn, secretive, irritable, embittered, overly cheerful or indifferent to everything. You can see signs of a drug addict in the behavior of a child if the first samples of illegal drugs coincide with the beginning of the adolescent period, to which parents often write off changes.
Other signs of drug use include:
- a change in the rhythms of life, sleep, and wakefulness;
- desire for solitude;
- an unexpected fascination with chemistry or pharmacology;
- the appearance of a "wolf" appetite or its complete disappearance;
- change in taste preferences in food, clothing, etc.
Pay attention to the behavior of the child is necessary, if he had friends who have signs of drug use, valuable things and money began to disappear from the house.
External signs of a drug addict
The use of different drugs is manifested in the individual by various symptoms. Most often, the addict is given skin and eyes. Opiates (heroin, codeine, morphine and opium) cause a marked decrease in the pupils, the eyes turn red and shiny, breathing - slow and uneven. The opium addicts pale skin, and the nose often itchs, so they comb it. Also, there is dryness of the mucous membranes, a decrease in body temperature, constipation and a delay in the release of urine.
From methadone, the pupils also strongly narrow, and this phenomenon lasts long enough - 24-36 hours. The methadone addict slows down his reactions, speech, movements, he experiences a mild skin itch and sleeps poorly.
Derived cannabis (marijuana, hashish, anasha, plan, charas, ganja and others) causes reddening of the skin, increased pupils, blood-filling of the eye proteins, swelling of the eyelids, impaired coordination, increased heart rate. Such drug addicts often lick their lips and experience the whole gamut of emotions from unrestrained silly gaiety to paranoid fear, as well as a strong increase in appetite.
Cocaine, as well as methamphetamine, ephedrine, ecstasy and other psychostimulants cause increased excitability and fussiness, dry mucous membranes, insomnia , loss of appetite, limb tremor, distortion of consciousness.
When you use amphetamine and derivatives (Romilar, deoxin, ritalin and prelude), pupils are greatly dilated, and the eyes look like owls. A person feels like constantly moving, talking, doing something. Increased sexual activity.
Barbiturates and similar drugs (phenobarbital, methaqualone, reladorm, elenium, relanium and others) act as sedatives, causing drowsiness, lethargy, slowed reactions, hallucinations, confusion, loss of strength and mood. The narcotic narrows the pupils, and the skin becomes very moist, reddish and swollen. Pulse and breathing are weak.
Hallucinogens (phencyclidine, "angel dust") cause prolonged intoxication, often accompanied by vomiting, sweating, increased pressure, dizziness. A drug addict may experience a split personality, memory loss, panic fear.
In addition to all these signs, giving out the use of drugs, about the harmful inclinations will prompt unpleasant chemical smells in the housing, discarded syringes, candles, foil, smudged spoons, homemade cigarettes.