🌟 Indications suggesting possible illegal drug use 🌟

💬 Have you noticed changes in the behavior or attitude of someone close to you? The use of illegal drugs can manifest through various signs in different areas of a person’s life. Here are some indicators that might suggest something is happening:

Emotional Area:

• Changes in personality: For instance, those who used to go out often may now prefer staying in, or those who rarely went out are now frequently away from home.
• Unexplained mood swings: Episodes of tension, nervousness, euphoria, irritability, or restlessness without a clear reason may occur.
• Indifference to surroundings: A lack of interest in school, sports, or other activities they once enjoyed.

Family:

• Reserved attitude: The person may become much more withdrawn and avoid sharing what is happening with them.
• Family distancing: They may prefer to stay away from family members, even avoiding family interactions.
• Increased conflicts at home: Arguments and family disagreements may escalate.

School:

• Absences and tardiness: Frequent absences or arriving late to classes without a valid reason.
• Declining academic performance: A noticeable drop in grades.
• Behavioral problems: They may exhibit disruptive or conflictive behavior.
• Negative attitude toward school: Loss of interest in school activities.

Friends and Social Life:

• Abandonment of old friends and activities: They distance themselves from longtime friends and hobbies they used to enjoy.
• New friends or suspicious relationships: They start associating with people who use drugs.
• Suspicious calls or messages: They may receive calls or messages that seem to hide information about drug use.

Physical Effects:

• Irritated eyes: Frequently having red or glassy eyes.
• Weight loss: Noticeable weight loss.
• Sleep disorders: Difficulty sleeping or, conversely, excessive sleeping.
• Fatigue or hyperactivity: They may appear extremely tired or, in some cases, overly energetic.
• Headaches and tremors: These are common in people who use substances.
• Deterioration in personal hygiene: They stop caring for their appearance and cleanliness.

Other Signs:

• Changes in daily routines, eating habits, and sleep patterns.
• Changes in their style of dress or speech.
• Mysterious disappearance of alcohol, money, valuables, or medications from the home.
• Presence of typical drug-user accessories or traces of substances in their belongings.
• Use of incense or other fragrances to mask the smell of marijuana.
• Burns or bloodstains on their clothes, possibly indicating the use of injectable drugs (though this is less common in our environment today). 🧐 It’s important to note that a single one of these signs does not confirm drug use, but if you observe several, something may be happening. Stay alert and, most importantly, have an open and honest conversation with the person you believe might be going through this situation.

Final Considerations: Detecting significant changes in the behavior, physical health, or social relationships of someone close to you can be alarming, especially when these changes suggest the possible use of illegal drugs. However, it is essential to remember that these signs are not definitive by themselves. The most important thing is to remain observant and maintain an open, understanding dialogue, offering support rather than judgment.

If you suspect someone may be facing this situation, we recommend seeking professional guidance and avoiding direct confrontation without clear evidence. Patience, love, and understanding will be key in this process. Together, we can help our loved ones find the right path to health and well-being.

With love, Dr. Arturo José Sánchez Hernández
Your friend in health promotion. 💙
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