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Drug Use Symptoms
Below is a list of common symptoms for a variety of drugs. It is important to note that many drugs have the same symptoms.
Any noticeable change in behavior can be a sign of potential drug use/abuse.
THIS IS NOT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST.
| Symptoms | Potential Drugs |
| Aggressiveness | Alcohol, Anabolic Steroids |
| Anxiety/Nervousness | Amphetamines, Cocaine, PCP |
| Changes in physical appearances, increased masculinization | Anabolic Steroids |
| Depression | Alcohol, Barbiturates, LSD |
| Dilated pupils | THC |
| Euphoria | Cocaine, Opiates, Methadone, Propoxyphene, MDMA/Ecstasy |
| Flashbacks | LSD |
| Increased appetite | THC |
| Insensitivity to pain | Opiates, PCP, Ketamine |
| Irritability | Amphetamines, Cocaine |
| Lack of coordination | THC, Alcohol, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methaqualone |
| Laughter | THC, Alcohol |
| Long periods without rest or sleep | Amphetamines, Cocaine |
| Loss of appetite | Amphetamines, Cocaine |
| Mood-altering effects | THC, PCP, Ketamine, LSD |
| Paranoia | Cocaine, THC, PCP |
| Rapid speech, tremors | Amphetamines, Cocaine, PCP |
| Relaxing or sedation of the body/drowsiness | Opiates, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene, GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine |
| Tightness of muscles | Amphetamines, Cocaine |
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