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Alternative Names: Drug addiction; Addiction - drug Symptoms: OPIATES AND NARCOTICS: Text Continues Below Symptoms of use: needle marks on the skin in some cases (called "tracks") scars from skin abscesses rapid heart rate constricted pupils (pinpoint) relaxed and/or euphoric state ("nodding") coma, respiratory depression leading to coma and death in high doses Symptoms of withdrawal: anxiety and difficulty sleeping sweating goose bumps (piloerection) runny nose (rhinorrhea) stomach cramps or diarrhea dilated pupils nausea and vomiting excessive sweating increase in blood pressure, pulse, and temperature CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS Symptoms of cocaine use: euphoria (exaggerated feeling of well-being) dilated pupils rapid heart rate restlessness and hyperactivity Symptoms of cocaine withdrawal: fatigue and malaise depression vivid and unpleasant dreams CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANTS Symptoms of alcohol use: slurred speech lack of coordination decreased attention span impaired judgment Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal: anxiety tremors seizures increase in blood pressure, pulse, and temperature delirium HALLUCINOGENS Symptoms of LSD use: anxiety frightening hallucinations paranoid delusions blurred vision dilated pupils tremor Signs and tests: Toxicology screens (drug testing) done on blood and urine specimens can reveal the presence of many chemicals and drugs in the body. The sensitivity depends upon the substance itself, when the substance was taken, and the testing laboratory. Blood tests are more likely to detect the presence of an abused substance than urine tests, however, urine drug screens are more frequently done. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>