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- Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Abuse
Behavioral Signs
Environmental Signs
Psychological Signs
Runny nose or
Watery eyes
Constricted pupils
Nausea
Constipation
Flu-like symptoms
Complaining of stomach pains
Impaired coordination
Slurred speech
Sedation
Nodding off—fall asleep and wake suddenly
Respiratory
depression
Skin tone—greyish
Red marks in arm
Bruised hands/feet
Burned hands/fingers
Sudden weight loss
with loss of appetite
Shivering
Excessive sweating
Seizures
Insomnia
Usually poor appearance ex. not bathing/brushing teeth
Restlessness
Confusion
Stealing
Lying to others
Large amount of time
sleeping/sleeping at unusual times
Change in friends
Neglecting familial responsibilities
Social Isolation
Lack of interest
Lack of motivation
Skipping school, work, commitments
Frequent trips to pharmacy
Finding evidence of drug paraphernalia
Small plastic bags or wax paper bags
Residue from crushed up pills
Empty pill capsules
Straws cut in half
Rolled up dollar bills
Syringes, plastic caps used to cover the syringe
Spoons bent or with burn marks on them
Tin foil in trash
Blood spots in clothes/bedding
Depression
Anxiety
Mood swings
Irritability
Agitation
Paranoia
Memory problems
Delusions
Hallucinations
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1550 Franklin Ave.
Mineola, NY 11501
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Bruce A. Blakeman