Each and every one of us reacts differently to addictive substances or behaviours. Both involve physical and psychological processes. In each case, symptoms displayed can be a group of indications or only some. It’s possible to have an addiction but yet not display symptoms.
There are many hundreds of drugs with differing addictions but each addiction has similar symptoms.
The following are signs of addiction:
Tolerance – Ultimate addictive behaviour to achieve the desired effect. Unpleasant symptoms occur, often opposing effects, when a substance or behaviour is not undertaken.
Minimising the addictive substance or behaviour – Society, work or pleasure activities takes second place and focus is more around the addiction. Important activities are under jeopardy. More and more time is spent planning ways around being able to participate in the addictive behaviour or substance, for instance making reasons to drink alcohol.
Addictive symptoms are only experienced by the addict; the signs are for all to see. One cannot understand what an addict is experiencing. Be alert for telltale signs and symptoms.
Keep in mind that you may only see certain signs. There are certain addictive signs which occur in many types. If you are unsure contact your local drug rehabilitation centre for advice.
- Choppy extreme mood changes
Excessive sleeping - Energy changes during the day.
- Weight – noticeable changes.
- An unexpected persistent cough or runny nose.
- Fluctuations of wellness.
- Eyes – Dilated or large pupils
- Deception and secrets. – Often lying, stealing with financial instability.
- A change in friendships, new friends with odd cell phone calls.
- Urgent unexplained outings.
- Drug apparatus – Odd looking pipes, packs of cigarette papers, tiny scales.
- “Stash” – Unusual looking small parcels wrapped in plastic or foil.
Warning
Sometimes such actions as described above may have other explanations. A surprise may be planned for you. There are many reasons why friends have changed.
Do not confuse normal teenage behaviour with drug addiction, although teenagers are more prone. Concerned parents should approach the subject carefully.
Never jump to conclusions, unless you have evidence. But do not allow situations to get out of control, as parents you could be in trouble legally.
Any confrontation could lead to denial and rejection by the addict. Trust is something earned, try to be supportive before it gets to the drug rehab stage.
Drug detox is never pleasant stop matters before they get beyond control.
Each and every one of us reacts differently to addictive substances or behaviours. Both involve physical and psychological processes. In each case, symptoms displayed can be a group of indications or only some. It’s possible to have an addiction but yet not display symptoms.
There are many hundreds of drugs with differing addictions but each addiction has similar symptoms.
The following are signs of addiction:
Tolerance – Ultimate addictive behaviour to achieve the desired effect. Unpleasant symptoms occur, often opposing effects, when a substance or behaviour is not undertaken.
Minimising the addictive substance or behaviour – Society, work or pleasure activities takes second place and focus is more around the addiction. Important activities are under jeopardy. More and more time is spent planning ways around being able to participate in the addictive behaviour or substance, for instance making reasons to drink alcohol.
Addictive symptoms are only experienced by the addict; the signs are for all to see. One cannot understand what an addict is experiencing. Be alert for telltale signs and symptoms.
Keep in mind that you may only see certain signs. There are certain addictive signs which occur in many types. If you are unsure contact your local drug rehabilitation centre for advice.
Choppy extreme mood changes
Excessive sleeping
Energy changes during the day.
Weight – noticeable changes.
An unexpected persistent cough or runny nose.
Fluctuations of wellness.
Eyes – Dilated or large pupils
Deception and secrets. – Often lying, stealing with financial instability.
A change in friendships, new friends with odd cell phone calls.
Urgent unexplained outings.
Drug apparatus – Odd looking pipes, packs of cigarette papers, tiny scales.
“Stash” – Unusual looking small parcels wrapped in plastic or foil.
Warning.
Sometimes such actions as described above may have other explanations. A surprise may be planned for you. There are many reasons why friends have changed.
Do not confuse normal teenage behaviour with drug addiction, although teenagers are more prone. Concerned parents should approach the subject carefully.
Never jump to conclusions, unless you have evidence. But do not allow situations to get out of control, as parents you could be in trouble legally.
Any confrontation could lead to denial and rejection by the addict. Trust is something earned, try to be supportive before it gets to the drug rehab stage.
Drug detox is never pleasant stop matters before they get beyond control.