People who are addicted do not necessarily see the whole picture. If you are concerned about a family member, friend or co-worker, there are a few questions to ask in helping you’re assessment.If you are questioning your own drug use, ask yourself some questions. Have you developed a higher tolerance for the drug. Does it take more and more of your drug of choice to get the desired effect?
1. Has their appearance changed; they don't care how they look?
2. Are they eating properly?
3. Have they lost weight, or have they gained weight?
4. Have you seen needle marks on their arms or legs?
5. Are they slowing down?
6. Do they have the shakes?
7. Are their hands cold and sweaty?
8. Have you smelled something on their breath, or their clothing?
9. Do their eyes appear red?
10. Are their pupils dilated?
11. Is their face puffy?
12. Has their coloring changed, become flushed or pale?
13. Do they have a blank stare?
14. Has their physical coordination changed? Are they staggering?
15. Have they missed a lot of school, or work?
16. Have their sleep habits changed? Are they always tired?
17. Have they become lazy?
18. Are they hyper?
19. Do they talk a million miles an hour? Do they slur their words?
20. Have you seen drug paraphernalia?
*This list is by no means an exhaustive list of drug addiction symptoms. Try to avoid being judgemental or jumping to conclusions.
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2 comments:
I have a friend who I think is a drug addict...when i read these symptoms...i find that most of it is true about my friend...
What can i do to really help my friend so that he can recover without hurting himself?
Dear Anonymous,
Giving your friend a lecture is out. He can be unpredictable and barely coherent if he is in too deep. My advice is to inform his parents (if he is a minor) or you can sic the cop on him.
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