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 ovrerall 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 psychatric effects which include suicidal behavior, anxiety, depression, memory loss, blackouts, paranoia, panic states, delusions, poor concentration, compulsive behavior, and loss of intrest in friends, family, physical appearance, and non-drug related activities.
Signs and Symptons include as follows:
1- Dry mouth and nose
2- Bad breath and frequent lip licking
3- Excessive activity, difficulty sitting still
4- Lack of intrest in food
5- Lack of intrest in sleep
6- Irritable , arguements , nervous
7- Talkative; conversation often lacks continuity, changinging subjects rapidly
8- Runny nose, cold or chronic nasal/ sinus problems, nose bleeds
9- Use or possession of paraphernalia
