How to Identify Pills and Substances
If you find pills or an unknown substance in a loved one’s possession, how do you know what they are taking? You may suspect that these substances are illicit drugs, but you want to be absolutely sure before pursuing an intervention for that individual. Here are descriptions for some types of the most commonly abused drugs:
- Marijuana can appear brown, gray, or green. It may contain leaves, stems, or flowers from the plant
- Heroin can look like a white or off-white powder. “Black tar” heroin is darker in color and may be sticky or hard to the touch.
- Cocaine is a white powder, and crack cocaine looks like a rock or crystals.
- Amphetamines (”uppers”) can look like tablets, capsules, or white powder
- Barbiturates (”downers”) can come in a liquid form, as well as capsules or tablets of various colors
A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:
- Alcohol Rehab
- Detox
- Drug Rehab
- Prescription Drug Detox
- Prescription Rehab
- Dual-Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Group Therapy
- Holistic Therapies
- Individual Therapy
- In-Patient Treatment
- Intervention
- Depression
- Women’s Only Treatment
Knowing what the most common illicit drugs look like is very important. More vigilance, however, is required for spotting look-alike pills, which present the same dangers inherent in the drugs they try to look like.
Get Help From a Drug Addiction Center
If you are concerned about a loved one’s drug use, help is available. The first step to finding that help is to call 1-800-565-0577 to find out about drug abuse rehab facilities and the kinds of services they offer. From exclusive facilities to residential programs for long-term care and outpatient clinics, there is an option for addicts who want to become sober.
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