Family Magazine

Meth

Items to Look For

Warning Signs

The following items are things to be on the lookout for as they may suggest meth use:

Small foil wrappers
Hollowed-out light bulbs
Hollowed-out ballpoint pens
High-gloss magazine pages folded in such a way to hold a powder or crystal
Scales that measure small amounts
Detox kits. Many kinds are available for purchase, either at local vendors or over the Internet
Containers of frozen urine. Users who have to undergo urine analysis may try to substitute “clean” urine during a screening

Meth is hard on a user’s body and mind. Look for these warning signs:

Energy shifts, from very energetic to lethargic
Excessive thirst
Insomnia
Paranoia
Depression
Weight loss
Aggression due to excess energy
Difficulty focusing
Performing repetitive tasks
A flushed look appearance
Protruding eyes that look “bugged out”
Dark circles under the eyes
Tooth decay, resulting from bad diet and grinding of teeth

If you suspect your child or someone you know is using, call a local counseling agency for direction, contact your local police department, or call The Lost and Found Ministry at (218) 287-2089. Lost and Found can also assist in an intervention.

Neighborhood Lookout

Concerned citizens can be one of our community’s greatest assets. If you suspect a drug problem in your neighborhood, the Fargo Police Department offers these things to look for:

Many visitors at all times of the day and night.
Visits that are short in nature and other people stay in the car.
Strange odors and/or burning of incense to mask the odor of drugs.
Possessing a lot of cash and not employed to the level of money they possess.

Call the Fargo Police Narcotics Office immediately (701-235-4493) if you suspect illegal narcotic activity.