Drug Addiction or Abuse?
Warning signs that a member of your family might have a drug addiction problem are:
Physical signs of possible drug addiction
- Bloodshot eyes or pupils that are larger or smaller than usual
- Changes in appetite or sleep patterns; sudden weight loss or weight gain
- Deterioration of physical appearance and personal grooming habits
- Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing
- Tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination
- Falling asleep in the middle of a conversation
- Unexplained ‘picking’ sores on face and body
Behavioral signs of possible drug addiction
- Drop in attendance and performance at work or school
- Unexplained need for money or financial problems; may borrow or steal to get it
- Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors
- Speech is confusing or illogical, dishonesty with even mundane things
- Sudden change in friends, favorite hangouts, and hobbies
- Frequently getting into trouble (fights, accidents, illegal activities)
Psychological signs of possible drug addiction
- Unexplained change in personality or attitude
- Sudden mood swings, irritability, or angry outbursts
- Periods of unusual hyperactivity, agitation, or giddiness
- Lack of motivation; appears lethargic or “spaced out”
- Appears fearful, anxious, or paranoid, with no reason
- Disappears for days at a time with no plausible excuse
Warning Signs of Drug Addiction:
- They’re neglecting their responsibilities at school, work, or home (e.g. flunking classes, skipping work, neglecting your children) because of their drug or alcohol use
- They’re using drugs or alcohol under dangerous conditions or taking risks while high, such as driving while on drugs, using dirty needles, or having unprotected sex
- Their drug or alcohol use is getting them into legal trouble, such as arrests for disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, or stealing to support a drug habit
- Their drug or alcohol use is causing problems in their relationships, such as fights with you or family members, an unhappy boss, or the loss of old friends
Contact us for information at no obligation. Together we can design a plan to help those you love find recovery, so your family can find hope, begin to heal, reconnect and communicate in a healthy way.
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