

Ongoing cough and frequent lung infections.Major cravings for certain foods at unusual times.Cannabis odor on clothes or yellow fingertips.Difficulty concentrating or remembering.Increased blood pressure and heart rate.A heightened sense of visual, auditory and taste perception.Signs and symptoms of recent use can include: Cannabis often precedes or is used along with other substances, such as alcohol or illegal drugs, and is often the first drug tried. People use cannabis by smoking, eating or inhaling a vaporized form of the drug. Marijuana, hashish and other cannabis-containing substances Signs and symptoms of drug use or intoxication may vary, depending on the type of drug. Recognizing signs of drug use or intoxication Money issues - sudden requests for money without a reasonable explanation or your discovery that money is missing or has been stolen or that items have disappeared from your home, indicating maybe they're being sold to support drug use.Changes in behavior - major efforts to bar family members from entering the teenager's room or being secretive about going out with friends or drastic changes in behavior and in relationships with family and friends.Neglected appearance - lack of interest in clothing, grooming or looks.Physical health issues - lack of energy and motivation, weight loss or gain, or red eyes.Problems at school or work - frequently missing school or work, a sudden disinterest in school activities or work, or a drop in grades or work performance.Possible signs that your teenager or other family member is using drugs include: Sometimes it's difficult to distinguish normal teenage moodiness or anxiety from signs of drug use. Recognizing unhealthy drug use in family members Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop taking the drug.Failing in your attempts to stop using the drug.Spending a good deal of time getting the drug, using the drug or recovering from the effects of the drug.Driving or doing other risky activities when you're under the influence of the drug.Doing things to get the drug that you normally wouldn't do, such as stealing.Continuing to use the drug, even though you know it's causing problems in your life or causing you physical or psychological harm.Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities, or cutting back on social or recreational activities because of drug use.Spending money on the drug, even though you can't afford it.Making certain that you maintain a supply of the drug.Taking larger amounts of the drug over a longer period of time than you intended.Over time, needing more of the drug to get the same effect.Having intense urges for the drug that block out any other thoughts.Feeling that you have to use the drug regularly - daily or even several times a day.Drug addiction symptoms or behaviors include, among others:
