Drug signs and teenagers
...big (dilated) or extremely small (pinpoint); nystagmus (rapid eye motion) might be a sign of PCP abuse Loss of appetite (occurs with amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine use) Increased appetite (with marijuana use) Sluggishness, listlessness, or constant sleeping (opiate drugs such as heroine, codeine;...

Diet and substance abuse recovery
...women who drink heavily are at high risk of osteoporosis and need to take calcium supplements. STIMULANTS Stimulant use (such as crack, cocaine, and methamphetamine) significantly decreases appetite, and leads to weight loss and malnutrition. Abusers of these drugs may stay up for days at a time. They...

Drug abuse and dependence
...meperidine (Demerol), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), and Oxycontin. Central nervous system stimulants include amphetamines, cocaine, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, and methylphenidate (Ritalin). Caffeine and nicotine are the most commonly used stimulants. These drugs have a stimulating effect, and...

See also: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obesity

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