Signs and Symptoms   |   News ** Attention Parents ** Visit this link to Partnership for a Drug-Free America for more important information about methamphetamine: www.drugfree.org In order to receive free email updates, please choose one or more categories and enter your email address. Methamphetamines     Inhalants Email:       Text Outlook AOL Profile of Methamphetamine User Predominately caucasian males Found in rural areas Males ages 19-40 Increasing among college students and young professionals involved in the club scene Methamphetamine: Warning Signs Physical Symptoms: Loss of appetite Sores on face/arms Nasal damage Dry, itchy skin Dilated pupils Dizziness Blurred visions Increased heart rate Sweating Restlessness For more information click here Profile of Inhalant User Predominantly Caucasian Ages 7-17 Late childhood, early adolescent Experimentation is equally likely in males or females Chronic abuser tends to be male 1 in 4 chronic inhalant abusers have quit or been permanently suspended from school 2 of 3 inhalant abusers have at least one failing grade on their report cards Signs and Symptoms of Inhalant Use Unusual odor on breath or clothes Paint stains on clothes, mouth, hands Physical signs and symptoms of Inhalant Use Red eyes or Glassy eyes Runny nose Sores on/around nose and/or mouth Ataxic (unsteady) gait Nausea and Loss of Appetite Drunk or dazed appearance Other signs of Inhalant Abuse Change in Personality Periods of agitation, irritability, anxiety Missing or Moved household products For more information click here To learn about local and national resources, visit our Help page.

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