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METH FACTS
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Methamphetamine use can be difficult to detect at first.
However, it is easily revealed if the observer knows what warning signs to look for.
Meth users exhibit a number of physical and psychological conditions that can be identified with methamphetamine.
Among these include:
| Dilated pupils |
Insomnia |
| Decreased appetite and possible weight loss |
Increased agitation and physical activity |
| Excited speech |
Intense paranoia |
| Possible hallucinations or delusions |
Episodes of sudden, violent anger |
| Repetitious behaviors such as pick at skin |
Teeth loss |
| Acne/sores |
Increased sweating/body odor |
Aside from these conditions, users may also display compulsive action, such as cleaning and grooming or sorting and disassembling objects.
High blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and elevated body temperature may also accompany meth use.
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