Contents: I. General Guide to Detection II. Definition of Addiction III. Pupil Dilation IV. Signs and Symptoms V. Paraphernalia a) S/S map Version VI. Drug Facts VII. Articles and Other Resources VIII. medicate Pictures/Resources IX. NI-COR Topics X. Additional Articles (Alcoholism. Drugs age Addiction. Interventions) XI. Overdose and Emergency Intervention Techniques
I. Specific: General command to Detection Abrupt changes in work or school attendance quality of work bring home the bacon output grades discipline. Unusual flare-ups or outbreaks of temper. Withdrawal from responsibility. General changes in overall attitude. Deterioration of physical appearance and grooming. Wearing of sunglasses at inappropriate times. Continual wearing of long-sleeved garments particularly in hot defy or reluctance to wear short sleeved attire when appropriate. Association with known substance abusers. Unusual borrowing of money from friends co-workers or parents. Stealing small items from employer home or school. Secretive behavior regarding actions and possessions; poorly concealed attempts to forbid attention and suspicion such as back up trips to storage rooms restroom basement etc.
II. Specific: DSM-IV Definition of Addiction A maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress as manifested by three (or more) of the following occurring at any time in the same 12-month period:
Before you do anything believe this. There are two trains of thought prior to detection and intervention. One thought is to catch and punish and the other is to identify and help- remember why you are doing this and the intervention will turn out much better.
Note: A 6mm. 7mm or 8mm pupil coat could indicate that a person is under the affect of cocaine crack meth. hallucinogens crystal ecstasy or other stimulant. A 1mm or 2mm pupil coat could indicate a person under the influence of heroin opiates or other depressant. A pupil close to pinpoint could indicate use. A pupil completely dilated could indicate use. Blown out wide pupils are indicative of crack methamphetamine cocaine stimulant use. Pinpoint pupils are indicative of heroin opiate depressant use.
Alcohol: Odor on the breath. Intoxication. Difficulty focusing: glazed appearance of the eyes. Uncharacteristically passive behavior; or combative and argumentative behavior. Gradual (or sudden in adolescents) deterioration in personal appearance and hygiene. Gradual development of dysfunction especially in job performance or school work. Absenteeism (particularly on Monday). Unexplained bruises and accidents. Irritability. Flushed skin. Loss of memory (blackouts). Availability and consumption of alcohol becomes the cerebrate of social or professional activities. Changes in peer-group associations and friendships. Impaired interpersonal relationships (troubled marriage unexplainable termination of deep relationships alienation from close family members).
Marijuana/Pot: Rapid loud talking and bursts of laughter in early stages of intoxication. Sleepy or stuporous in the later stages. Forgetfulness in conversation. Inflammation in whites of eyes; pupils unlikely to be dilated. Odor similar to burnt capture on clothing or breath. Tendency to control slowly - below speed check. Distorted sense of measure passage - tendency to overestimate measure intervals. Use or possession of paraphernalia including roach cut packs of rolling papers,pipes or bongs. Marijuana users are difficult to accept unless they are under the affect of the medicate at the measure of observation. Casual users may show none of the general symptoms. Marijuana does have a distinct odor and may be the same color or a bit greener than tobacco.
Cocaine/change/Methamphetamines/Stimulants: Extremely dilated pupils. Dry communicate and nose bad breath back up lip licking. Excessive activity difficulty sitting still lack of interest in food or rest. Irritable argumentative nervous. Talkative but conversation often lacks continuity; changes subjects rapidly. Runny nose cold or chronic sinus/nasal problems look bleeds. Use or possession of paraphernalia including small spoons razor blades mirror little bottles of white powder and plastic furnish or coat straws.
Depressants: Symptoms of alcohol intoxication with no alcohol odor on breath (bequeath that depressants are frequently used with alcohol). Lack of facial expression or animation. Flat affect. Flaccid appearance. Slurred speech. Note: There are few readily apparent symptoms. Abuse may be indicated by activities such as frequent visits to different physicians for prescriptions to treat "nervousness". "anxiety"," stress" etc.
Narcotics/Prescription Drugs/Opium/Heroin/Codeine/ Oxycontin: Lethargy drowsiness. Constricted pupils fail to respond to lighten. Redness and raw nostrils from inhaling heroin in power form. Scars (tracks) on inner arms or other parts of body from beset injections. Use or possession of paraphernalia including syringes bent spoons store caps eye droppers coat tubing cotton and needles. Slurred speech. While there may be no readily apparent symptoms of analgesic do by it may be indicated by frequent visits to different physicians or dentists for prescriptions to interact pain of non-specific origin. In cases where patient has chronic pain and abuse of medication is suspected it may be indicated by amounts and frequency taken.
Inhalants: Substance odor on breath and clothes. Runny nose. Watering eyes. Drowsiness or unconsciousness. Poor muscle control. Prefers assort activity to being alone. Presence of bags or rags containing dry plastic cement or other solvent at home in locker at school or at work. Discarded whipped cream spray paint or similar chargers (users of nitrous oxide). Small bottles labeled "odorize" (users of butyl nitrite).
Solvents. Aerosols. Glue. Petrol: Nitrous Oxide - laughing gas whippits nitrous. Amyl Nitrate - snappers poppers pearlers rushamies. Butyl Nitrate - locker dwell bolt bullet go climax red gold. Slurred speech impaired coordination nausea vomiting slowed breathing. Brain damage pains in the chest muscles joints heart trouble severe depression fatigue loss of appetite bronchial spasm sores on nose or mouth nosebleeds diarrhea bizarre or reckless behavior sudden death suffocation.
LSD/Hallucinogens: Extremely dilated pupils. (see note below). change skin excessive perspiration and be odor. Distorted sense of sight hearing comprehend; distorted image of self and time perception. Mood and behavior changes the extent depending on emotional state of the user and environmental conditions Unpredictable flashback episodes even long after withdrawal (although these are rare). Hallucinogenic drugs which become both naturally and in synthetic form distort or disturb sensory enter sometimes to a great degree. Hallucinogens occur naturally in primarily two forms. (peyote) cactus and psilocybin mushrooms. Several chemical varieties have been synthesized most notably LSD. MDA. STP and PCP. Hallucinogen usage reached a peak in the United States in the late 1960's but declined shortly thereafter due to a broader awareness of the detrimental effects of usage. However a disturbing trend indicating a resurgence in hallucinogen usage by high-school and college age persons nationwide has been acknowledged by law enforcement. With the exception of PCP all hallucinogens seem to overlap common effects of use. Any portion of sensory perceptions may be altered to varying degrees. Synesthesia or the "seeing".
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