Signs and Symptoms

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF METH USE

If you suspect someone is using meth, get a professional substance use disorder assessment from a school counselor, county social service agency, or reputable treatment facility.

The following symptoms can indicate meth use:

  • loss of appetite—extreme, rapid weight loss
  • high energy level or restlessness
  • talkativeness
  • sores on the skin from scratching at imaginary “crank bugs”
  • insomnia
  • paranoia
  • dry mouth
  • dilated pupils
  • distorted auditory and visual perceptions
  • repetitive motor activity
  • decline in performance at school, work, or home