Signs & Symptoms of Substance Abuse
How to recognize addiction
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Do You Recognize any of these Signs and Symptoms of substance abuse in a friend, loved one or yourself?
- Behavioral
- Getting into trouble frequently, defying authority or breaking rules, illegal activities
- Agitated or Irritable
- Unreliable
- Isolation from friends and family, losing important relationships
- Impaired memory, concentration or confusion
- Secretive or suspicious behavior
- Absenteeism at work or school
- Physical
- Low energy level, sleeping too much or not enough
- Lack of concern for personal hygiene
- Eyes are bloodshot, dilated, glazed or pinpoint pupils
- Sudden weight changes
- Unusual smells on breath or body
- Use of cover-ups including sunglasses, breath mints, incense or room freshener
- Slurred speech or impaired coordination
- Usage
- Using alcohol or other drugs excessively or inappropriately
- Built up a drug tolerance
- Life revolves around drug use
- Being preoccupied with obtaining or using substances
- Suffering withdrawal when limiting or stopping use of alcohol or other drugs