Describe the signs and symptoms of drug abuse.

Description should include the signs and symptoms of abuse of the following substances:

  • Alcohol
  • Cocaine
  • Narcotic analgesics
  • Barbiturates
  • Amphetamines
  • Hallucinogens

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What might one say to a patient, doctor, or coworker who constantly wears long sleeves despite very warm weather?
  • What might one say to a patient who smells of alcohol?
  • What are the oral manifestations or signs of methamphetamine abuse?