Want to act for drama, film or commercial purposes? Looking for a spooky Suzana costume for a Halloween party? Whatever the reason, appearing as a "drug user" can be an effective costume replacement, as well as improve your abilities as an actor. However, note that the methods below refer to “common stereotypes” that you can develop further according to the role you want to play.
Step
Method 1 of 4: Appear like a High Person
Step 1. Rub your eyes with your fingers until they turn red
This is a classic trait of a “user”. Drug substances cause the blood vessels in the eyes to widen so that they appear clearer. This is what makes the eyes of drug users look red.
- You can also apply chopped onion or peppermint extract under your eyes to get rid of the tears that make your eyes red.
- Don't blink. It will be uncomfortable, but your eyes will be red.
Step 2. Relax your face and body muscles, like someone who is lazy to do anything
Your eyelids and lips should drop down like a sleepy person. Lean excessively in a chair, or bend your body while standing. You should really feel relaxed.
If you can fake a blank stare by not moving your body, you're good at it
Step 3. Move slowly and briefly
You're in no hurry, man. Limit your energy and don't move unnecessarily. High-spirited men and women don't do unimportant things, and neither do you. When you move, do it slowly.
Move like flowing water, like the movement of cartoon characters in old videos
Step 4. Speak in a low, deep voice
Imagine your throat and mouth are very dry, like heavy smokers. Lower your voice down to the lowest pitch and slightly modify the words you use.
Step 5. Keep eating small snacks
A pack of potato chips or a box of Oreos are perfect aids for people who want to pretend they're high. Eating a bag of potato chips or crackers non-stop can be a weapon of choice. High-spirited people usually can't stand salty and sweet snacks. Eating non-stop will help your appearance.
Method 2 of 4: Appearing Like a Drug-Using Person
Step 1. Spend a long time staring at something in amazement
Drug addiction causes the user to hallucinate seeing new shapes, colors, objects, and people, so that the whole world seems like an interesting playground. Appearing like someone who has just seen things in the world, as well as being surprised by the changes around you, is key to pretending to be a drug user.
- Open your eyes. Look carefully at the things around you.
- Curiosity is the main principle of doing this.
Step 2. Laugh to yourself as often as possible
Even if nothing is funny, drug users will still laugh. Usually, the laughter occurs because the wearer feels he is looking at a cool scene, feels a strange new texture, or is just thinking.
Step 3. Touch objects while you feel them to enjoy different textures
The senses of a drug user are usually very sensitive, so touching objects becomes a favorite thing. However, note that a user usually does not perceive one sensation in one sense only. Objects that are touched are more likely to appear discolored or melt on the hands.
Again, your surprise is the key to selling looks. You don't have to explain what you saw – just put on a surprised expression at it
Step 4. Talk about complex and philosophical things about human experience and purpose
High-spirited people aren't usually selfish – they're too high to feel great. However, they usually "see" connections between all people, as well as all living things, which a conscious person cannot. When they talk, drunk people usually rant about complicated things that don't make sense to a conscious person.
- Grumbling at length about beauty and the connection between you and the earth is something you can always do.
- Pausing in the middle of a conversation, as if you've come across some incredible, indescribable epiphany, can help you improvise if you run out of ideas.
Step 5. Try to pretend to be down while showing stress, if you are an actor
Want to look like a real fall? Fall hard! You have to look like you're really scared, and you need a cause – for example an object "turned" into a demon or an imaginary room filled with negative energy. This act has the following characteristics:
- Eyeballs that widen with fear.
- Fixation on anxiety, stress, or terror, whether real or fake.
- Sweating and moving nervously.
- Feeling nauseous.
- Want to be anywhere but in that place.
- Inability to move (paralysis due to fear)
Method 3 of 4: Appearing like a Drug Addict (Cocaine, Methamphetamine, etc.)
Step 1. Speak as much as possible
People may not like your presence, but that's the risk of acting. Continuous talk is usually a hallmark of people who use high-energy drugs such as cocaine, because their minds process everything so quickly that the user can't keep up. It doesn't matter what the topic is, you just need to keep talking.
Step 2. Resist the urge to stand up straight
Move your fingers and toes. Get up and move every few minutes. Let your eyes stare at everything around you uncontrollably. You have to show that there is a huge store of energy in your body that is ready to explode at any moment, making you look like an over-energy rabbit.
There are many cocaine users who admit that they breathe faster than normal
Step 3. Wipe your nose regularly
If you're pretending to be a drug user, you'll have to scratch your nose and wipe the snot that comes out all night.
Step 4. Be annoying after a while
When all your energy comes from using drugs, your enthusiasm can quickly turn to anger. You will be irritable, irritable, or uncontrollable and annoying. This is usually accompanied by extreme mood swings. The severity depends on the dose and duration of use.
Step 5. "Lower" your energy intensity if there are no drug re-use scenes during acting
The energy of drug users usually doesn't last long, but it can drain all of the user's energy and make them feel more depressed than before. The effects of cocaine, for reference, only last for 20 minutes.
Drowsiness, anger, and fatigue are common features of the late phase of drug use
Method 4 of 4: Appearing Like an Opium User (Opium)
Step 1. Act like a happy, sleepy baby by talking and smiling while nodding off
This substance has the same power and danger as heroin. Drug users, such as opium, usually make a person feel happy, to the point of not wanting to move from a seat. They usually squirm sensually like a baby in a blanket enjoying every second of the dope.
Step 2. Open your eyes wide while showing a happy face after consuming opium, then show a sleepy expression
Watch Ewan McGregor's great performance as a heroin addict in “Trainspotting” to see how fast that changes. Opium is usually quick to react, and creates euphoria before making the user feel sad, sleepy, and weak.
Step 3. Leave your words and deeds unfinished
Most opium users feel like they are flying above the clouds. They may convey their thoughts on something, but not finish it. Get someone's attention, but don't say anything when they question you. Keep your voice low and low.
Step 4. Be quiet as often as possible, either by falling asleep or daydreaming
The whole idea is to pretend you feel like you're flying above the clouds, so you can't express what's on your mind. Often times, this puts the user to sleep, then wakes up startled again and again.
Step 5. Scratch yourself frequently, as itching is a side effect of opium
Again, this is similar to the side effects of heroin, but drugs like Oxycontin actually have a similar mix, only weaker. Scratch your arm, but don't overdo it. This is just a reflex, not something urgent.
Tips
- Practice things in a more relaxed manner than you think. The steps above exhibit extreme behavior, but most real drug users exhibit more relaxed behavior. Determine how "high" your character is in the scene that plays out.
- If you want to imitate a meth addict, you can use makeup to create scars on your skin and paint your teeth a nasty color.
