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What Are Illegal Drugs

Illegal drugs are any drug that is against the law such as Cocaine, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana, Ecstasy, Meth, PCP, LSD, Mushrooms and many others.

Physical Signs & Symptoms of Drug Use

  • Scars or tracks found on inner arms or on other parts of the body
  • Excessive activity, fidgety, difficulty sitting still
  • Lack of interest in food or sleep
  • Use or possession of small spoons, razor blades, mirrors, little bottles of white powder and plastic, glass or metal straws, syringes, bent spoons, bottle caps, eye droppers, rubber tubing, cotton and needles
  • Conversation is not continuous and forgets easily
  • There is a distorted sense of sight, hearing, touch and time perception
  • Frequent mood and behavior changes
  • Distinct odor on breath and clothes
  • Runny/bloody noses
  • Also check each of the individual drug pages listed above for symptoms of each drug

Also review each drug on the Illegal Drug home page for drug specific symptoms

How To Stop It

  • Prevention is key
  • Talk to your child or friends about the dangers of drug use
  • If you suspect drug use get help immediately