Drug Addiction Signs
If you or someone you love has any of these warning signs, they may have a problem with drugs or alcohol.
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Signs of Drug Addiction
Take this free “Am I an Addict?” Quiz for more help in determining whether or not someone is addicted.- Increase or decrease in appetite; changes in eating habits. Unexplained weight loss or gain.
- A smell of substance on breath, body, or clothes.
- Extreme hyperactivity; excessive talkativeness.
- Needle marks or bruises on the lower arm, legs, or bottom of feet.
- Change in overall attitude/personality with no other identifiable cause.
- Changes in friends: new hang-outs, avoidance of old crowd, new friends are drug users.
- Change in activities; loss of interest in things that were important before.
- Drop-in school or work performance; skips or is late to school or work.
- Changes in habits at home; loss of interest in family and family activities.
- Difficulty in paying attention; forgetfulness.
- Lack of motivation, energy, self-esteem, and discipline. Bored, “I don’t care” attitude.
- Defensiveness, temper tantrums, resentful behavior (everything’s a hassle)
- Unexplained moodiness, irritability, or nervousness.
- Violent temper or bizarre behavior.
- Unexplained silliness or giddiness.
- Paranoia — overly suspicious.
- Excessive need for privacy; keeps the door locked or closed, won’t let people in.
- Secretive or suspicious behavior.
- Car accidents, fender benders, household accidents.
- Chronic dishonesty; trouble with the police.
- Unexplained need for money; can’t explain where their money goes; stealing.
- An unusual effort to cover arms and legs.
- Change in personal grooming habits.
- Possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sources
NIH Signs of Drug Addiction
Drug Use and Addiction
Substance Use Disorder Overview
Warning Signs
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder
Erik Epp – Content Author
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Drug Addiction Signs and Symptoms
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Nationwide help in recovering from addiction to drugs or alcohol.
DescriptionLearn the signs of addiction and the symptoms of alcohol abuse or drug use.
