A METH ADDICT…WHAT TO LOOK FOR…
- Can act aggressively.
- Can be very paranoid.
- Can be hyper or nervous.
- Can’t deal with everyday things
- Commits crimes to get money to buy meth.
- Doesn’t show up for school or work.
- Doesn’t sleep; sometimes for days.
- Has memory loss.
- Has no appetite.
- Has open sores on their face and arms.
- Has relationship problems.
- Has rotting teeth and gums; called “Meth Mouth”.
- Has wild mood swings.
- Is always out of money and wanting to borrow more.
- Is secretive about new friendships.
- Is dishonest
- Is not clean and doesn’t care about it.
- Is not interested in activities, people or places that used to be fun.
- Is “out of control” or feels that way.
- Is unable to sit still.
- Loses lots of weight and may look like a “skeleton”.
- Must get high.
- Needs more meth to get the same high as they did only weeks before.
- Plans each day around using meth.
- Scratches their skin until it bleeds.
- Sells personal things to get fast cash.
- Smells “funny”.
- Talks fast and way too much.
Do you get the picture of what it’s like to be addicted to meth? Is this you, a friend or a family member? If so, get help.
