Signs of Addiction

If you or someone you love has any of these signs, they may have a problem with drugs or alcohol.
Please call us toll-free 1-800-819-9973  to speak with a certified chemical dependency counselor today.

Know the Warning Signs of Addiction

• 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 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, 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.
• Unusual effort to cover arms, legs.
• Change in personal grooming habits. 
• Possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

Summary

Service Type

Drug Addiction Signs and Symptoms

Area

Nationwide help in recovering from addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Description

Learn the signs of addiction and the symptoms of alcohol abuse or drug use.