Have you recently noticed a dramatic change in the behavior of one of your loved ones or friends? Maybe they have come across as a little distanced and reserved. Perhaps they are starting to hang around a different crowd. Maybe this person seems to only be the shell of someone you used to know.
In these cases, it’s very easy to assume that the person may be on drugs–specifically pot. However, before you jump to conclusions, it’s best to be aware of the most commons symptoms of marijuana use. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself before approaching the person with this issue.
Does he or she become easily distracted during conversation?
We all can become distracted during a conversation, depending on what we are going through or what we have on our mind. However, things are a little bit more extreme and dramatic when you try to hold a conversation with someone who is high on marijuana.
In fact, many would describe it as being extremely challenging. Not only will these individuals become distracted during conversations, they will also tend to change the topic quickly. They will continually bring up things that are completely unrelated to the current conversation. They drift from one thing to the next.
Is he or she eating more?
Individuals who are high on marijuana often have huge appetites. This causes them to eat large quantities of food and in one setting. You may notice that they start to gorge themselves with salty snacks, sweets, junk food and odd food pairings.
Does he or she seem unmotivated and tired all the time?
If your friend or family member seems to have less energy or motivation than normal, then it can be a sign that they may be high on pot. Have you noticed a lack of interest in activities that they used to be thrilled and excited about?
Do they seem to sleep all day or sleep in much later than they used to? There are also situations where the person may actually have a hard time sleeping at all.
Have you found drug paraphernalia in their personal belongings?
Individuals who get high will often have drug paraphernalia that is related to smoking marijuana. Have you stumbled upon materials such as bongs, roach clips and rolling papers? Maybe you have seen them using a pipe.
Do they seem to laugh at inappropriate times?
Those who are high often exhibit bouts of inappropriate laughter. When intoxicated, some people find that they are unable to control their laughter. This particular emotion may even up at bad times such as in the case of death.
Does he or she have financial or legal problems?
Individuals who are often high will sometimes find that they have financial and legal problems. This is a sign that they are spending most of their money on this substance. It also indicates that they may been caught carrying or transporting the drug illegally.
Does he or she seem to be paranoid?
Those who are high on marijuana will experience paranoia. Talk to your friend or family member to find out if they feel that someone is out to get them. Some may even accuse you of trying to harm them.
Does he or she exhibit memory loss?
Not only can marijuana make people paranoid and more likely change the topic of a conversation, it also affects how well you can remember things. Does your friend or loved one not remember events–even if they just happened? Short term memory loss is a huge sign.
Does the person seem to lose control over their emotions?
When you are high on marijuana, it can often be difficult to control your emotions. This is especially the case when it comes to laughing. You may notice that the person experiences bursts of laughter, even during the most inappropriate times.
Conclusion
Drug use has a variety of symptoms. And if you pay close attention, you will notice that symptoms can show up all throughout the day. People who are high have a hard time following conversation. They exhibit a change in attitude and will appear unmotivated and tired all of the time.
There are times in which you may find that the individual carries drug paraphernalia and has money and legal troubles. The person may also show signs of paranoia.
