Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The following is a list of questions to ask yourself
regarding your use of drugs and/or alcohol. It is not intended to
take the place of a clinical assessment. It is simply provided as
food for thought. If you find that you are answering yes to even
just a few of these questions, you may have a problem. Feel free
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Have you ever been concerned about your drinking or drug use?
Has anyone ever made comments about your drinking or drug use?
Have you ever made promises to yourself to cut down or quit?
Has your drinking or drug use interfered with work or school?
Have you experienced financial problems because of your use of
alcohol or drugs?
Have you had legal problems related to your use of alcohol or drugs?
Do people ever question you about why you drink or use?
Do you have feelings of remorse, guilt or shame following a period
of using alcohol or drug use?
Do you drink or use drugs to escape from your worries?
Do you drink or use drugs to build your self-confidence?
Have you ever experienced loss of memory when drinking?
Do you drink or use drugs alone?
Is drinking or drug use harming your reputation?
Has drinking or drug use interfered with sleeping?
Has your drinking or drug use decreased your ambition?
Have you lost time from work because of drinking or drug use?
If you have answered YES to any one of the questions, chances are
that you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs.
If you answered YES to any two questions, chances are that you
may have a problem with alcohol or drugs.
If you answered YES to three or more questions, you definitely
have a problem with alcohol or drugs.
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The following signs and symptoms have been compiled from various
sources including the Center for Disease Control, the National Council
on Substance Abuse and the U.S. Government. It is important to bear
in mind that if a person shows any of the following symptoms, it
does not automatically mean that he or she is using drugs. Some
of these behaviors could be adolescent stress, symptoms of depression,
physical illness, or several other problems. Whatever the cause,
they may warrant attention, especially if they persist or if they
occur repeatedly. Be sure to seek competent medical advice, a mental
health professional or a licensed counselor.
Physical Signs
Loss of appetite, increase in appetite, any changes in eating habits,
unexplained weight loss or gain.
Slowed or staggering walk; poor physical coordination.
Inability to sleep, awake at unusual times, unusual laziness.
Red, watery eyes; pupils larger or smaller than usual; blank stare.
Cold, sweaty palms; shaking hands.
Puffy face, blushing or paleness.
Smell of substance on breath, body or clothes.
Extreme hyperactivity; excessive talkativeness.
Runny nose; hacking cough.
Needle marks on lower arm, leg or bottom of feet.
Nausea, vomiting or excessive sweating.
Tremors or shakes of hands, feet or head.
Irregular heartbeat.
Behavioral Signs
Change in overall attitude/personality with no other identifiable
cause.
Changes in friends; new hang-outs; sudden avoidance of old crowd;
doesn't want to talk about new friends; friends are known drug users.
Change in activities or hobbies.
Drop in grades at school or performance at work; skips school or
is late for school.
Change in habits at home; loss of interest in family and family
activities.
Difficulty in paying attention; forgetfulness.
General lack of motivation, energy, self-esteem, "I don't
care" attitude.
Sudden oversensitivity, temper tantrums, or resentful behavior.
Moodiness, irritability, or nervousness.
Silliness or giddiness.
Paranoia
Excessive need for privacy; unreachable.
Secretive or suspicious behavior.
Car accidents.
Chronic dishonesty.
Unexplained need for money, stealing money or items.
Change in personal grooming habits.
Possession of drug paraphernalia.
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