Signs and Symptoms of Stimulant Abuse:

Stimulants include: Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, etc. Regular users of stimulants may exhibit irritability, restlessness, sleep disturbance, tremors, skin flushing, and weight loss over time. Continued use leads to overall physical and health failure, heart palpitations, energy loss, swallowing problems, insomnia, respiratory distress, unconsciousness, nose bleeds and nasal damage (resulting from snorting), trembling, seizures, nausea, and vomiting. Along with the many physical consequences, stimulant abuse may create psychiatric effects which include suicidal behavior, anxiety, depression, memory loss, blackouts, paranoia, panic states, delusions, poor concentration, compulsive behavior, and loss of interest in friends, family, physical appearance, and non-drug related activities.

» Dry mouth and nose
» Bad breath and frequent lip licking
» Excessive activity, difficulty sitting still
» Lack of interest in food
» Lack of interest in sleep
» Irritable, argumentative, nervous
» Talkative; conversation often lacks continuity-changing subjects rapidly
» Runny nose, cold or chronic nasal/sinus problems, nose bleeds
» Use or possession of paraphernalia