10 Signs Of Drug Addiction
1. Cravings
If you find yourself craving a substance on a continuous basis, you may be forming an addiction. It may take a long time to develop this type of habit, or it may be a quick downward spiral, depending on the person and substance. (Continues on Page 2)
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2. Physical Dependence
Some drugs may be worse than others when it comes to the intensity of physical dependence, but it all stems from the same type of system. The body grows accustomed to the presence of a substance, and when the drug is no long in the system it leaves the person feel badly. This can range anywhere from depression and anxiety to muscle aches and vomiting.
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3: Tolerance
Over time with prolonged use the body can building up a tolerance to a substance, meaning it may take more of the substance to achieve the same effects
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4: Withdrawal
Many people experience withdrawal when they stop using a substance, meaning they feel physiological symptoms caused by the absence of the drug.
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5: Poor Judgement
When a person has a serious addiction, he or she may do anything to obtain it. This includes lying, cheating, stealing, or other crimes that could land a person in prison.
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6. Drug Seeking
Many people with extreme addictions spend and excessive about of time and energy trying to obtain their drug of choice.
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7. Financial Trouble
It’s not uncommon for an addicted person to drain their bank account and go way beyond their means to obtain a drug. This is a major red flag of some sort of drug addiction.
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8: Neglecting Responsibilities
When people choose drugs over personal or work related obligations, this is a sure sign of a growing addiction.
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9: Unhealthy Friendships
When people start using new substances, they may spend time with others who have similar habits. They may hang out with a new group of people who may encourage unhealthy habits.
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10: Isolation
Many people isolate themselves, in an effort to hide their drug use from friends and family. This may be because of perceived stigma or increased depression, anxiety, or paranoia as a result of their drug addiction.
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