A drug addict tries to hide his or her addiction.  This being the case, how can one tell if the suspected addict is using?  One indication is a change in appetite and in eating habits.  Unexplained weight loss or gain in the suspected user can signal a developing drug addiction.   

Many drugs can cause rapid weight gain, weight loss, nausea and a lessening or an increase in appetite.  To some, the drug may heighten the pleasure of eating; in others the same drug could create a lack of motivation to do anything, including eating.  Therefore it is very important to monitor the weight of a suspected drug addict.  It is also important to observe the weight of a former drug addict if one suspects a relapse.

The easiest way to tell that a person is suffering from drug addiction, whether they are a new drug addict or a former user who is relapsing, is by physical manifestations coupled with extreme attitude changes.  Some other physical signs to be aware of are: Change in complexion (becomes sallow, toxic, etc), pronounced circles under the eyes, change in blood pressure (higher or lower) and change in perspiration (more or less).

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