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eLearning Series:
I Don't Want To Be Addicted Anymore!
( 13 pages )
What
Are The Signs Of An Addiction?
Addictions present
some common and some unique characteristics and behaviors across
the board, depending upon the behaviors and / or substances
associated with the addiction. Let’s take a look at some common
symptoms or traits and a little about how to begin getting help
for the more common addictions or dominating dependencies today.
Odors associated
with the substances like cigarette or marijuana smoke are fairly
noticeable traits. Here are some maybe not so obvious:
- Fatigue
- Uncontrolled
cravings
- Wearing long
sleeves (to cover needle marks) during hot weather
- Hanging
out with known addicts
- Thoughts,
actions – nearly everything- - focused on addiction
- Nasal
congestion (sniffing, nose bleeds…), eye
changes (redness, glassy, wears sunglasses
when not needed,
etc…)
- Behavioral
changes (moodiness, mood swings with hyperactive, lethargy,
violence, paranoia,
secretive,
confused thoughts
and
actions)
- Denial of
use, addiction, etc.
- Memory loss,
distorted time
- Stealing or
excessive / unusual borrowing of funds
- Unkempt appearance,
truant / absenteeism from work, school, home…
- Sudden
changes in school work and grades, job performance, regular
behavior
- Withdrawal
from normal activities, friends, family
- Withdrawal
symptoms: nausea, sweating, chills, convulsions,
anxiety, nervousness,
depression,
headaches, hallucinations,
diarrhea, restlessness / sleep
disturbances, shaking (uncontrolled),
sensitivity.
Now for a look
at how to begin getting help for the more dominating dependencies
today...
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