Substance Use

Question 1

Signs of Alcohol Intoxication

Answer 1

slurred or loud speech, enlarged pupils, breath smells like alcohol, nausea
and vomiting, loss of balance blackouts

Question 2

Signs of Cocaine intoxication

Answer 2

Dilated pupils; hyperactivity; euphoria; irritability; anxiety; excessive talking followed by depression, or excessive sleeping at odd times; may go long periods of time without eating or sleeping; weight loss; dry mouth and nose

Question 3

Signs of Marijuana intoxication

Answer 3

Glassy, red eyes; loud talking, inappropriate laughter followed by
sleepiness; loss of interest, motivation; weight gain or loss.

Question 4

Signs of Heroin intoxication

Answer 4

Contracted pupils; no response of pupils to light; needle marks; sleeping at unusual times; sweating; vomiting; coughing, sniffling; twitching; loss of appetite.

Question 5

Alcohol withdrawal signs

Answer 5

trembling, seizures, delirium, nausea, vomiting, headache, irritability

Question 6

Cocaine withdrawal signs

Answer 6

paranoia, decreased energy, vivid dreams, chills, restless sleep

Question 7

Marijuana withdrawal signs

Answer 7

anxiety, depression, irritability, mood changes, nausea, insomnia

Question 8

Heroin withdrawal signs

Answer 8

Dilated pupils, sweating, runny nose, fever, yawning, muscle aches, “flu-like symptoms”

Question 9

Key indications of substance use - appearance

Answer 9

Bloodshot eyes, tremors, pupils larger or smaller, deterioration of physical appearance, poor personal grooming habits, yawning, flu-like symptoms

Question 10

Key indications of substance use - speech and mov’t

Answer 10

slurred speech, impaired coordination

Question 11

Key indications of substance use - behaviors

Answer 11

Drop in performance or attendance at work or school, unexplained need for money or financial problem, sudden change in friends, favorite hangouts, neglecting responsibilities, abandon activities that used to be enjoyable, getting into legal troubles, problems with relationship

Question 12

Key indications of substance use - psychological

Answer 12

Unexplained change in attitude, Sudden mood swings, irritability, angry outbursts, Periods of unusual hyperactivity, agitation, or giddiness, lack of motivation, appears lethargic or “spaced out”, fearful, anxious, paranoid with no reasons.