An Aspiring Detective

Blog dedicated to profiling , deduction , psychology, and human behavior

[senatashome]

How Is Life?

Taking its course...

Today, as I clicked on the "Promotions" section of my email, crowded by DC Worlds Collide inviting me to recruit my squad and join the fight to shape the DC Universe, or Jared Borkowski sending me prompts to join his guitar class, I was curious enough to move on to the "Social" section of my email. And surely enough when I clicked on it, tumblr had instead crowded that section. Within the endless emails, was a notification that someone had followed me on tumblr just a month ago. I have to confess that I have mostly forgotten that I have ever written here in the first place. Around six or seven years ago I got really, I mean really, really, interested in this fictional detective called Sherlock Holmes. He was a witty, cold, and high functioning personality that drifted through the mundanity of the world by solving mind-bending murder cases. As a teenager that needed something or someone to look up on, Sherlock Holmes was my figure. I wanted to be a detective, I wanted to be as keen as he is, to master the art of deduction, to read people's every move and know what they are hiding beneath their guises. Little me, wanted to understand people better.

That venture brought me to places that I would have never been to if I have never read "The Study In Scarlet", and it wouldn't have allowed me to meet the wonderful community of people that were so dear to me in those days. But, after a while, as is with everything else, the stream of life brought me to different places to meet a new set of different people. So, this blog, and the whole of my attempt on embodying my past hero, was left barren, to flutter in the vast expanse of the inter-web. TODAY, that was rectified. I am here again, hello everyone. To say the unsaid goodbye and wish everyone in the deduction community well. The time I had obsessing over this intricate practice was a blast, in fact the only reason I am currently pursuing a psych degree because of them. So, fare the well everyone and thank you old friends. -R.D.

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Li

Latent Inhibition (Li)

Latent Inhibition is a psychological behaviourism term that means ‘delayed effect’

Latent Inhibition is the reason you don’t have to think about how doors work every time you open one, and can block out other conversations to focus on the one that matters.

The LI effect is “latent” in that it is not exhibited during initial exposure to a stimulus but only when a stimulus response is tested. Li is seen in all mammalian species.

Li is a measure of how fast you associate a new cause with an old stimulus -

Low Li means you’ll do that fast,

Average Li means you’ll take some time but will get there,

High Li means you won’t because

You already analysed the old stimuli when it was new

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If an event and a new stimulus are paired, there is a stronger neurological association than if an old stimulus cause an event, In other words when things change we are more likely to attribute it to new stimuli instead of old, which makes sense and is practical, it helps us sort out useless data from useful data.

Li Level can considerably vary from person to person which has effect of cognitive processing and personality and here I shall discuss the correlations and reasons for different levels of Li.

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dopamine agonists that higher dopamine (such as amphetamine) abolish Li and antagonists that lower dopamine (such as haloperidol) Make super-Li.

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I have indicated that average Latent Inhibition allows a person to subconsciously sort through irrelevant and relevant data, this means in a busy place with lots of stimulation they will not get over stimulated as they can block out what they do not use, unless an average Li person takes drugs that change their dopamine levels then their attention to detail and creativity faculties will be entirely dependent on their intelligence and conscious thought process.

The average child has high latent Inhibition and it is the reason they constantly ask ‘WHY WHY WHY’ and take in lots of external stimulation.

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High Latent Inhibition means that a person gets used to new stimuli extremely quickly, have the ability to block out irrelevant stimuli easily.

Extremely prone to boredom

The lack of dopamine may cause depression and fatigue if not handled properly, the common traits of these people would be very motivated and on task, organised and able to focus despite distractions. They maybe prone to stubbornness, and single mindedness which may help when coming to academic or pragmatic tasks.

They will learn at a rapid determined rate, and do things ‘by the book’ and also be extremely mentally robust not prone to paranoia, psychosis or schizoid personality traits.

New patterns in old stimuli will go unnoticed due to the high latent Inhibition as only stimuli is deemed irrelevant. They will constantly feel like they’re in a familiar place on the extreme side.

As a child they may be seen as extremely mature and calm, though easily bored and require constant stimulation.

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Low Latent Inhibition would mean a person doesn’t get used to new stimuli, and won’t have the ability to block out distracting stimuli.

This also means they are rarely bored as even paper would feel new to them, and they have the capacity to think of creative ways to play with normal objects.

The high dopamine will leave someone with Low Li prone to paranoia/psychosis as they will connect far reaching dots. Common traits of these people would be odd or eccentric behaviour and thinking, creative leaps in logic and a robust intuition built up by being more alert of familiar surroundings.

They would have some absent minded tendencies like going on tangents during conversation or lacking routine similar to that of ADD however unlike ADD they do not have an attention deficit just thinly spread attention.

New patterns in old stimuli (for example a familiar friend changing the brand of their glasses) wouldn’t go unnoticed, which may leave them vulnerable to overstimulation. They will constantly feel like they’re in a new place and need to pay attention to their surroundings on the extreme side.

As a child they may seem mature due to creative leaps In logic, distinguishable from a normal child due to extreme creative play and hardly prone to boredom, re-watching the same DVD over and over or playing with objects rather than toys, taking things apart and building their own toys.

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Deduction Discord Server

If you like deduction, wanna start it, be more active and stuff like that then this is the place for you: https://discord.gg/RV2u3nK

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Short sighted or long sighted? Tell the difference!

People who are short sighted wear glasses with a concave lens-this makes the subjects eyes look smaller, depending on the strength of the glasses. Unclear? Look for glasses thicker on the edges and thinner at the center. Short sighted means the subject can see well up close but not at a longer range.  

example

People who are long sighted wear glasses with a convex lens-this makes the subjects eyes look bigger, depending on the strength of the glasses. Unclear? Look for glasses thicker near the center and thinner near the edges. Long sighted means the subject can see well at long range but not at short range.  

example  

To look for contacts look for excessive gleam and possibly a little ring in the whites of the eye, although it is very hard to tell!

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/scienceofdeduction/comments/3m8evo/day_1experiment_1glasses_analysis_training/

Picture of the lenses:

There’s many more ways to do that without using glasses:

Observe if he bends closer when reading or watching sth.

Observe his handwriting. People who suffer from myopia usually write with small-sized letters when writing without wearing glasses.

If the man is squinting frequently, he’s short-sighted.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/scienceofdeduction/comments/3rytek/trainingusing_glasses_to_discover_sightedness/

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I have had a recent encounter with this observation. While engaging with an interviewee I noted that be was long sighted due to the enlargement of his eyes through the lenses. It is quite a neat observation. It can also be noted from the way someone holds a book or a newspaper. If they supposedly draw in too close to read, they are longsighted. But if they on the other hand, pull away from the material. Then they are most likely short sighted.

[skepticwriter]

Psychology of shoes.

You can tell a lot from a man’s shoes. The items we buy or wear on a daily basis are supposed to elaborate something about us. They represent a fragment of our essence. They make us feel understood and connected to some extent. The trend of foot wear we make, does hold a wealth of information which can be only allocated by the trained eyes.

The following is a result of conducted research, not they are not concrete facts but they do have a strong correlation with these psychological traits. In other words, it is a matter of probability and social statistics.

Expensive shoes = Reflect high earnings

Flashing/colorful shoes= Reflect a sense of extrovert

Spotless shoes = Reflects a conscientious (Make sure that this is a baseline trait, and not in correspondence with a situation)

Practical shoes = Agreeable people

Ankle boots = Dominant nature

Uncomfortable shoes = Reflects a sense of calmness

New shoes/well kept shoes= Attachment anxiety issues (Please do note extreme signs of tidiness)

Shabby Shoes/Flip Flops = Liberals

Out fashioned footwear = Introverts

High heels = Attention seekers/ empowerment/ extroverts

G.

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Save it to your phone! A quick guide to reading a few features of the human face.

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A quick pocket-sized guide for profiling hands.

Enjoy,

Chase

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An Intro To Cognitive Functions

If You’re Confused About Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type, Read This: An Intro To Cognitive Functions 

Here is an overview of the eight cognitive functions:

Perceptive Functions:

Extroverted Intuition (Ne):

Extroverted intuition generates new possibilities, synthesizes abstract ideas and picks up on connections in the external environment. Extroverted intuition is capable of entertaining multiple contradictory ideas simultaneously as it sees almost every side to every situation. It is predominantly a future-oriented function that examines all the possibilities of what could happen next.

People who lead with extroverted intuition are usually excitable, entrepreneurial and highly creative. They intrinsically enjoy debating ideas, exploring various interests and they view almost everything in life as a challenge. They are constantly thinking about what to do or experience next, but have a difficult time sticking with just one idea or plan long-term.

Introverted Intuition (Ni):

Introverted intuition forms a framework of how the world works based on thorough, abstract analysis of past and current events. It aims to identify the ‘essence’ of ideas, theories, people and situations in order to fit them into a larger schema. Introverted intuition is a forward thinking function that seeks to identify the optimal or most likely outcome of future events.

People who lead with introverted intuition are usually intense, focused and highly perceptive of inconsistencies that arise in their external environment. They enjoy riddles, puzzles and wordplay. They often experience ‘hunches’ or ‘aha’ moments that they may identify as epiphanies. Their intense foresight is a product of their future-oriented introverted intuition subtly pairing with their inferior extroverted sensing.

Extroverted Sensing (Se):

Extroverted sensing is focused on taking in the world as it exists in the present moment. It is highly in tune with the sights, smells, sounds and general physical stimulus that surrounds it. Extroverted sensing lives and thrives in the moment, more so than any other function.

People who lead with extroverted sensing are often naturally athletic, highly impulsive and enjoy ever-changing stimuli. They place a high value on aesthetics and lust after the ‘finer things in life.’ Extroverted sensors usually aren’t interested in over-analyzing a situation – they simply see what they want and they go for it. These types tend to exude a natural sense of confidence, as they are usually quite sure of who they are and what they want.

Introverted Sensing (Si):

Introverted sensing is a detail-oriented, information storage function. It takes note of facts, events and occurrences exactly as they happen and categorizes them, somewhat like an internal filing system. This is a past-oriented function that dwells predominantly on what has been and it often gives way to nostalgia.

People who lead with introverted sensing are organized and structured, as they believe in being prepared for any potential mishap. They hold tradition in high esteem and believe that the tried and true method is always the best way of getting things done. Introverted sensors believe that the future will repeat the past, more so than any other type.

Judging/Decision-Making Functions: Introverted Feeling (Fi):

Introverted feeling is the in-depth analysis of emotional processes and morality. It seeks to break down emotions to their core and understand them as wholly as possible. It also develops a strong internal system of right and wrong, which the Fi user employs to make decisions. Introverted feeling searches for the deeper meaning behind absolutely everything. Introverted feelers are highly aware of and in touch with their own emotions, and when they put themselves in the shoes of others, they can often feel their pain or joy on a personal level.

People who lead with introverted feeling are compassionate, analytical and often highly concerned with moral issues. They are usually highly creative or artistic, and may feel as though nobody else truly understands who they are deep down. Because their feelings are introverted, Fi-dominant types aren’t always comfortable expressing how they feel outwardly. They have a rich inner world that they want to guard and yet they often secretly wish that others were capable of tapping into it.

Extroverted Feeling (Fe):

Extroverted feeling is highly concerned with maintaining social norms and keeping the peace. It is a decision-making function that strives to do what is best for the group and picks up naturally on the emotions of others. It is a mirroring function that may cause the user to have trouble deciphering their own feelings without the input of others. Extroverted feeling requires social interaction to stay fulfilled, more so than any other function.

People who lead with extroverted feeling are highly reactive to the feelings of others. They seek out social interaction relentlessly, as they feel the happiest and most alive when they are in the company of loved ones. They seek to maintain harmony and keep the peace at all costs – they cannot fully enjoy themselves unless the people around them are healthy, happy and comfortable.

Extroverted Thinking (Te):

Extroverted thinking seeks to impose order on the external environment as efficiently and logically as possible. It values productivity above all else and is a results-based, action-oriented function. Extroverted thinking naturally implements concrete plans for accomplishing goals and is quick to make decisions.

People who lead with extroverted thinking are frank, decisive and highly productive in every capacity. They are natural leaders in the workplace as they are quick to take charge and impose order. Dominant extroverted thinkers may come across as bossy or opinionated to those who lack the function, but in reality they are simply pointing out what they believe to be the most efficient course of action for everyone involved.

Introverted Thinking (Ti):

Introverted thinking is an information-gathering function that seeks to form a framework for how the world works on a concrete, tangible level. It is adept at understanding systems and naturally notices inconsistencies within them. Introverted thinking seeks a thorough understanding of how things work – it wants to deconstruct things to look at the individual parts and see how things function as a whole.

People who lead with introverted thinking are logical, systematic and objective to a fault. They enjoy finding ‘short-cuts’ that increase efficiency within a given system. Ti-dominants are often heavily introverted, as they take a great deal of time to understand how things work before they feel comfortable sharing or acting on their knowledge.

How do I know what order I use my functions in?

It can be confusing trying to figure this out. We’re often more aware of our second function than our first, as we are somewhat removed from our second function and can see it more objectively.

Think of it like this: You are in a swimming pool and your first (or “dominant”) function is the water. It’s everywhere. It’s what you do without thinking about it. It’s your natural first impulse to every situation – it comes to you so naturally that you may not even notice yourself using it.

Your second function (known as your auxiliary function) is like the ladder, or the waterslide. To an extent, you can choose to use it or not use it. You are very aware of its presence. You can’t make it go away, but you can temporarily ignore it. You have to swim through the water to get there.

Your third and fourth functions (Or your “tertiary” and “inferior” functions) are less accessible to you, as you may not fully develop them until you are nearing middle age. When you’re younger, your third and fourth functions are primarily called upon when you are under stress. If you started drowning in the water, your tertiary and inferior functions would be the life raft that you cling to. Eventually, you can integrate them to become pool toys that you use on a regular basis. Once you’ve done this, you will finally have a well-balanced, relaxing pool experience. We can also refer to this as type actualization.

The breakdown of functions and the order in which they’re used is as follows for each type:

ENFP: Ne – Fi – Te – Si INFP: Fi – Ne – Si – Te INFJ: Ni – Fe – Ti – Se ENFJ: Fe – Ni – Se – Ti ISTJ: Si – Te – Fi – Ne ESTJ: Te – Si – Ne – Fi ISTP: Ti – Se – Ni – Fe ESTP: Se – Ti – Fe – Ni INTJ: Ni – Te – Fi – Se INTP: Ti – Ne – Si – Fe ENTJ: Te – Ni – Se – Fi ENTP: Ne – Ti – Fe – Si ISFJ: Si – Fe – Ti – Ne ISFP: Fi – Se – Ni – Te ESFJ: Fe – Si – Ne – Ti ESFP: Se – Fi – Te – Ni

Any type can, theoretically, access any of the eight cognitive functions, but tapping into a function that is not part of your type’s stacking will be an incredibly exhausting experience.

Why is it important to know about functions?

Understanding cognitive functions is imperative to understanding type. The four-letter dichotomies cannot possibly explain the complexity of our personalities – we are all thinkers, feelers, sensors and intuitives in various situations. The cognitive functions allow us to understand when we use each function and how it impacts our decision-making process.

Cognitive functions also help us to distinguish between types with clarity. No more thinking you’re an ENFP/J! Now you know that ENFPs and ENFJs actually share zero cognitive functions. If you’re an ENFP who employs a great deal of structure into your life, it simply means you’ve developed your extroverted thinking function effectively.

Lastly, having a thorough understanding of cognitive functions helps us understand how type can develop without actually changing (theoretically type does not/cannot change throughout a lifetime). An INFP may begin developing their extroverted thinking in their thirties or forties but that does not mean they are now an INTP! It simply means they are becoming a more well-rounded version of their own type.

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The pocket behavior reference. Handy for a quick impromptu profiling session.

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I believe in free education, one that’s available to everyone; no matter their race, gender, age, wealth, etc… This masterpost was created for every knowledge hungry individual out there. I hope it will serve you well. Enjoy!

FREE ONLINE COURSES (here are listed websites that provide huge variety of courses)

Alison 

Coursera

FutureLearn

open2study

Khan Academy

edX

P2P U

Academic Earth

iversity

Stanford Online

MIT Open Courseware

Open Yale Courses

BBC Learning

OpenLearn

Carnegie Mellon University OLI

University of Reddit

Saylor

IDEAS, INSPIRATION & NEWS (websites which deliver educational content meant to entertain you and stimulate your brain)

TED

FORA

Big Think 

99u

BBC Future

Seriously Amazing

How Stuff Works

Discovery News

National Geographic

Science News

Popular Science

IFLScience

YouTube Edu

NewScientist

DIY & HOW-TO’S (Don’t know how to do that? Want to learn how to do it yourself? Here are some great websites.)

wikiHow

Wonder How To

instructables

eHow

Howcast

MAKE

Do it yourself

FREE TEXTBOOKS & E-BOOKS

OpenStax CNX

Open Textbooks

Bookboon

Textbook Revolution

E-books Directory

FullBooks

Books Should Be Free

Classic Reader

Read Print

Project Gutenberg

AudioBooks For Free

LibriVox

Poem Hunter

Bartleby

MIT Classics

Many Books

Open Textbooks BCcampus

Open Textbook Library

WikiBooks

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES & JOURNALS

Directory of Open Access Journals

Scitable

PLOS

Wiley Open Access

Springer Open

Oxford Open

Elsevier Open Access

ArXiv

Open Access Library

LEARN:

1. LANGUAGES

Duolingo

BBC Languages

Learn A Language

101languages

Memrise

Livemocha

Foreign Services Institute

My Languages

Surface Languages

Lingualia

OmniGlot

OpenCulture’s Language links

2. COMPUTER SCIENCE & PROGRAMMING

Codecademy

Programmr

GA Dash

CodeHS

w3schools

Code Avengers

Codelearn

The Code Player

Code School

Code.org

Programming Motherf*?$%#

Bento

Bucky’s room

WiBit

Learn Code the Hard Way

Mozilla Developer Network

Microsoft Virtual Academy

3. YOGA & MEDITATION

Learning Yoga

Learn Meditation

Yome

Free Meditation

Online Meditation

Do Yoga With Me

Yoga Learning Center

4. PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMMAKING

Exposure Guide

The Bastards Book of Photography

Cambridge in Color

Best Photo Lessons

Photography Course

Production Now

nyvs

Learn About Film

Film School Online

5. DRAWING & PAINTING

Enliighten

Ctrl+Paint

ArtGraphica

Google Cultural Institute

Drawspace

DragoArt

WetCanvas

6. INSTRUMENTS & MUSIC THEORY

Music Theory

Teoria

Music Theory Videos

Furmanczyk Academy of Music

Dave Conservatoire

Petrucci Music Library

Justin Guitar

Guitar Lessons

Piano Lessons

Zebra Keys

Play Bass Now

7. OTHER UNCATEGORIZED SKILLS

Investopedia

The Chess Website

Chesscademy

Chess.com

Spreeder

ReadSpeeder

First Aid for Free

First Aid Web

NHS Choices

Wolfram Demonstrations Project

Please feel free to add more learning focused websites. 

*There are a lot more learning websites out there, but I picked the ones that are, as far as I’m aware, completely free and in my opinion the best/ most useful.

[senatashome]

Drugs #2

Depressant

Depressant is a drug that basically lowers the neurotransmitter activity in the brain or in the Central Nervous System ( CNS ), it depress and reduce arousal or stimulation in various areas of the brain, that’s one of the reason why when someone is in shock or there’s excess activity physically and psychologically because of a specific event happening people usually gave those person a shot of alcohol to calm their nerves because alcohol (ethanol) is a form of depressant itself. Depressant may causes ataxia, anxiolysis, pain relief, sedation, somnolence, cognitive/memory impairment, euphoria, dissociation, muscle relaxation, lowered blood pressure or heart rate, respiratory depression, anticonvulsant effect, general anaesthesia, less alertness, decreased inhibition, drowsiness, urinary retention, coma or even death. Cannabinoids / cannabis has contains a form of THC which could slow down the brain function, reducing reaction to specific stimuli, it may treats insomnia, anxiety, muscle spasm. How depressant work is that many CNS depressants work by increasing the activity of the neurotransmitter known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Like other neurotransmitters, GABA carries messages from one cell to another. By increasing the amount of GABA activity, brain activity is reduced, leading to a relaxing effect.

Examples of depressants : alcohol, opiates (such as heroin and morphine), cannabissedatives (such as Valium some glues, petrols and other solvents.

Effect, clusters :

Physical

Pill case, medicine bottle, small glass bottle

Dry leaf products ( shredded)

Marijuana oil and resin ( shredded) —> “Hash” or “Hasish”

Small bags of brownish - green leaves

Small chunk of powdery brown substance

Dilation of the blood vessels in the eyes

Increased appetite ( specifically snacks)

Memory impairment

Difficulty focusing on a specific task

Urinary retention

Pain / discomfort in the abdomen

Long term use —> Kidney damage, lung damage, bladder damage

Bloodshot eyes ( From the allergies of organic material —> Cannabis)

Fast heart rate ( Cannabis)

Sleepy / lethargic

Lack of motor control / coordination

Relaxed muscle ( Visible in the eyes)

Eyedroppers

Small metal clip

Strong odor of burnt leaves ( Cannabis)

Small seeds In pocket lining ( Cannabis)

Discoloured fingers

Cigarette paper

Drooping eyelid ( relaxation)

Psychological

Drowsiness

Secretiveness

Talkativeness

Dropping social lives

Psychomotor retardation

Excess relaxation

Anxiousness

Wandering mind

Craving for more drugs

Reaction when taking depressant for the first time = Panic, fear, anxiety, hallucinations, paranoia, delusional behaviour.

Long term use : depression, paranoia, anxiety.

Isolation from the society.

Cheers!

- R.D

[senatashome]

Drugs #1

Introduction

Drug use is of course not a strange or an uncommon thing in today’s society, how morals is overwhelmed by our tendency to feel the pleasure and fantasy of detachment from the reality, we deal stress with drugs it’s conditioned in ourself ( even though not everyone does the same thing) it’s one of the cause of depression, and sometimes even suicide. Drug abuse escalated from a minor type of drugs into a major type of drugs, from when one experimented with minor drugs such as tobacco, nicotine, caffeine into heroin, hallucinogens, etc.  Even a specific type of drugs such as the stimulants are sometimes advertised into something that’ll make our facade into an adventurous, masculine, cool, gentleman type of status.

Drugs is categorised into 4 type which is stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opium related painkillers. Which I’ll cover each in the upcoming posts.

Stimulants

Stimulants (also often referred to as psychostimulants or colloquially as uppers) is an overarching term that covers many drugs including those that increase activity of the central nervous system and the body specially the neurotransmitter called the dopamine, drugs that are pleasurable and invigorating, or drugs that have sympathomimetic effects. Some are medically prescripted and some are used illegally. Stimulants in therapeutic doses, such as those given to patients with ADHD, increases ability to focus, vigor, sociability, libido and may elevate mood. However, in higher doses stimulants may actually decrease the ability to focus. In higher doses stimulants may also produce euphoria, vigor, and decrease need for sleep. While cocaine has the opposite effect.

Example of a stimulants : Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, Ritalin or Concerta, Vyvanse, Strattera ,Adderall, Khat, Cocaine, Tobacco, Nicotine, etc.

Effect, clusters :

Physical

Dilated pupils

Runny nose (snorting) -> possible subconjuctival hemmorhage.

Nose bleeds ( snorting)

Track marks ( injecting)

Burnt lips / finger ( smoking)

Higher blood pressure and heart rate

Constricted blood vessels

Cardiac arrest

Enlarged heart

White powder tracks on nose

Small glass pipe and tiny plastic bags

Cotton / tourniquet / string/ rope/ belt

Burnt bottle caps

Stealing money or pills

Watery eyes

Blood stain on sleeve / clothing

Intestinal damage

Lost of interest in usual social interaction ( detached from the society wanting those effect of euphoria to stay forever )

Decrease in fine motor skills ( clumsiness)

Tremor

Risky financial behavior, such as cashing out savings in order to buy drugs

Criminality, such as stealing money in order to buy drugs

Displaying a tic or twitch (a small, repetitive behavior, such as pulling hair or picking at a particular spot on the skin)

Sudden weight loss

Rottening teeth

Bad breath

Psychological

Euphoria

Neglecting relationships

Isolating themselves from others 

Sudden shift in social groups

Obsessive focus on a particular issue or task

Forgetting important dates, times or events

Increased aggression or violent behavior

Distracted behavior in social situations

Risky sexual behavior

Erratic sleep patterns, such as insomnia and hypersomnia

Hyperactivity and high energy

Extreme loss of appetite (eating little or not at all for several days)

Confident

Long term use -> paranoia, depression, delusion, hallucination, agitation, anxiety, exhaustion, apathy, long term of sleep.

Secretiveness

Until next time, cheers!

- R.D

[squishyastrophage]

Notes on the difference in organised and disorganised offender characteristics - https://www.marshall.edu/forensics/files/Baber_Seminar2014_ODcsp.pdf

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What your handwriting says about your personality

Handwriting analysis, or graphology, produces a personality profile by studying a person’s handwriting. Here’s how it pieces together a picture of the person “behind the pen.”

1. Begin by looking at the handwriting in general. What are the outstanding features? How much emotional energy does the writer appear to have? This is determined by assessing how much pressure is applied by the pen to the paper. Is the writing light or dark? Heavy pressure and dark writing are associated with vitality and confidence

2. Check out the slant of the writing. This tells you something about the way the writer responds to external pressures. A right slant (////) indicates a person whose heart rules their head.  They are caring, warm and friendly. A vertical slant (llll) indicates a person whose head rules their heart. This is someone whose emotions are controlled. A left slant (\\) indicates an individual who hides their emotions, and is generally aloof, cold and detached.

3. Look at how straight their writing is. Graphologists believe that a very straight baselines means the person has perfectionist tendencies and tend to be over disciplined. A very wavy baseline means the person is unstable, and on an emotional roller coaster. An ascending baseline indicates a positive and optimistic personality. A descending baseline indicates that the person is tired, pessimistic or depressed. A slightly wavy, but generally level, baseline indicates a balanced personality.

4. Examine the size of the writing. Small writing is a sign of someone who can concentrate for long time periods, and is not easily distracted. This person prefers to work alone, is hard working, focused and self-motivated. Average size writers work at a “normal” pace, and are not overly interested in the details. People with large handwriting are more easily distracted.

5. Look at the spacing between the words.  Average spacing indicates a relatively laid back and confident person. Compressed writing indicates a person who always likes to be around others and wide spacing indicates a person who prefers to live a more isolated life.

Note: These are only general principles as our can mood affect our handwriting as well – but we still have a typical handwriting style.

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Footprints

Everyone knows footprints are big clues, because the show you which direction that thing went. But what else can they tell you? Here are 5 things a footprint can tell you.

1. Dividing the length of the footprint by 0.15 gives you an approximate height

2. The speed in which they were walking can be determined by how deep the impression is in the ball of the footprint

3. Measure the length between each stride for future reference

4. Determine the shoe type and you may be able to get a gender and income status

5. Look for a deeper impression in one print. This indicates a limp