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Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

Physical

  • Over-active or under-active (depending on the drug)
  • Repetitive speech patterns
  • Dilated pupils, red eyes
  • Excessive sniffing and runny nose (not attributable to a cold)
  • Looking pale or undernourished
  • Clothes do not fit the same
  • Weight loss
  • Change in eating habits
  • Unusual odors or body odor due to lack of personal hygiene.

Behavioral

  • Missing work/school
  • Work/school problems
  • Missing important engagements
  • Isolating/secretive about activities
  • Disrupted sleep patterns
  • Legal problems
  • Relationship/marital problems
  • Financial problems (e.g. always needing money)
  • Conversations dominated by using or drug/alcohol related topics

Emotional

  • Irritability/Argumentative
  • Defensiveness
  • Inability to deal with stress
  • Loss of interest in activities/people that used to be part of their lives
  • Obnoxious
  • Silly
  • Confused easily
  • Denial
  • Rationalizing - Offering alibis, excuses, justifications, or other explanations for their using behavior.
  • Minimization - Admitting superficially to the problem but not admitting to the seriousness or full scope of the behavior or consequences.
  • Blaming - Placing the blame for the behavior on someone else or some event.
  • Diversion - Changing the subject to avoid discussing the topic.

Also, look for:

The 3 C's of Addiction

  • Loss of control over the amount and frequency of use
  • Craving and compulsive using
  • Continued use in the face of adverse consequences
MARR Calendar
9 / 15 / 2010
Families and Recovery Workshop - 3 Day Family Workshop
9 / 16 / 2010
Families and Recovery Workshop - 3 Day Family Workshop
9 / 17 / 2010
Families and Recovery Workshop - 3 Day Family Workshop
9 / 18 / 2010
MARR Annual Fish Fry
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MARR News
The Day That Changed His Life
Introducing... TRADITIONS
2010 Outcome Study Confirms Effectiveness
Family Recovery Starts Here
Denial vs. Delusion
MARR Alumni Story - Anna K.
2010 Volunteer of the Year - Mitch McArthur

 


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