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Alcohol and Controlled Substances <br />Physical Symptoms, Uses and Effects <br />General Signs of Abuse of alcohol and controlled substances include: <br />• Tardiness or absenteeism <br />• Borrowing money from co-workers <br />• Problems with relationships <br />increased irritability <br />Decreased attention span <br />• Difficulty remembering instructions <br />• Taking criticism personally <br />Denial of any problem <br />Paraphernalia present <br />Types of paraphernalia: <br />Roach clips <br />• Cigarette papers <br />Pipes, bongs <br />• Razor blades, small mirrors <br />• Small spoons and straws <br />• White powder <br />• Syringes; needles <br />Eye droppers <br />Rubber tubing <br />Physical Symptoms Uses and Effects <br />Marijuana <br />Red eyes <br />Pale face <br />Strong odor, like burning rope <br />Loud, boisterous in early stages <br />Some medical uses for THC <br />Effect lasts 2-4 hours; stays in <br />system for several days/weeks; <br />Sleepy, stuporous in later stages <br />Causes euphoria; increased appetite; <br />disoriented behavior; relaxed <br />inhibitions; negative effect on <br />peripheral vision <br />