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Physical Exam for Adult Drug Abuse
A physical exam is one way your doctor looks for signs of drug Reference abuse Opens New Window or Reference dependence Opens New Window. During your physical exam, your doctor may check for:
- Nose or lung problems from using cocaine.
- Needle marks from injecting drugs.
- Small, "pinpoint" pupils in your eyes.
- A fast heart rate.
- Sweating.
- Slurred speech.
- A runny nose or watery eyes.
- Liver problems.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 5, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction |
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