14 Comments so far

1. celina dch Said:

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   Have you noticed changes in his appearance? If his eyes are always red and his pupils dilated, this might be a sign. Drastic loss or gain of weight are also signs. See if his personality has changed too. If he was once placid and is now violent, or if his grades have recently been declining. If he possesses drug paraphernalia, that’s a big clue too. Be on the lookout for tourniquets, foils, pipes, syringes. If these signs are evident in your brother, talk to him about this and tell your parents. Good luck!

2. pepper Said:

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   Inability to relax or have fun without doing drugs.
   Sudden changes in work or school attendance and quality of work or grades.
   Frequently borrowing money, selling possessions, or stealing items from employer, home, or school.
   Angry outbursts, mood swings, irritability, manic behavior, or overall attitude change.
   Talking incoherently or making inappropriate remarks.
   Deterioration of physical appearance and grooming.
   Wearing sunglasses and/or long sleeve shirts frequently or at inappropriate times.
   No longer spending time with friends who don’t use drugs and/or associating with known users.
   Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors, such as making frequent trips to the restroom, basement, or other isolated areas where drug use would be undisturbed.
   Expressing feelings of exhaustion, depression, and hopelessness.

3. mariusz3 Said:

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   go through his junk
   does he twitch?

4. kamustah Said:

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   Needle punctures(fark, whats that called again) =(

5. astroboy Said:

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   if his arm looks like a pin cushion…or if he’s sleeping under a bridge

6. Robert Said:

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   does his eyes seem really hazy?? does he have spurts of energy at times and other times does he sleep a lot ? ? does he go through mood swings ? ? Does he appear to be loosing weight, if you can answer yes to most of these then good chance hes doing it…..

7. Kel Kel Said:

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   Irrational behavior, sleeping alot in the day and up all night, lazy, acting like a crazy wacko, paranoid. I am just guessing. My mother-in-law is a meth addict and those are some of her behavior. But I dont know if a heroin addict would act different.

8. I Luv It Said:

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   id check his arms to see the injection wounds, and check his behavior around the house. my brother did many drugs im pretty sure, and he wa abnoramlly happy ALL THE TIME..scary

9. House MD Said:

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   Ask him secretly, “bro i got some heroin for us, if he jumps up then you got him” that is one scientific theory. another is that you are the one addicted to heroin and you want to be able to hide it good from your family

10. heart&so Said:

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    There is the obvious behavioral signs when someone is on drugs, but that could be any drugs. I think it is obvious when they have the typical breakouts on their face and body. Not like your typical acne. They are different. You could always look for track marks, but this isn’t always visible.

11. EvilStew Said:

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    needle marks on the arms, and weight loss

12. justin_d Said:

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    Check the link below. It’s got valuable info, and make sure your parents are involved, if they aren’t already.
    Dry mouth
    Droopy appearance, as if extremities are “heavy”
    Alternately wakeful and drowsy
    Disorientation, poor mental functioning
    Signs of injection; infections
    Shallow breathing
    Euphoria
    Drowsiness
    Constricted pupils
    Nausea
    Unkempt appearance/hygiene issues
    Missing cash/valuables, stealing/borrowing money
    Change in performance, academic or otherwise
    Drug paraphernalia
    Apathy and/or lethargy
    Possession of unexplained valuables
    Runny nose
    Lying/deception
    Change in friends
    Little or no motivation
    Ignores consequences of chosen behaviors
    Withdrawal from usual friends, activities, or interests
    Eyes appear “lost” or have faraway look
    Slurred speech
    Loss of interest in usual, healthy activities
    No interest in future plans
    Broken commitments
    Hostility towards others
    Unexplained absences at work, school or family events
    Poor self-image
    Running away
    Difficulty in maintaining employment

13. Rising Rocker Said:

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    Fidgeting, chronic discomfort, avoiding talk of heroin with those not in the loop of it

14. skatey80 Said:

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    tract marks, nodding out, sketchy behavior