Top Ten Signs of Drug Addiction
If you’ve ever spent any time in or around a drug addiction rehab, you soon learn that there are some common signs that are displayed among those with drug addictions. Probably the biggest and most common is denying they have a drug addiction. They will swear that their drug use is not a problem and that they can stop any time they want to. That sign by far tops the list of what to look for when you suspect someone you care about needs drug rehab.
Mood swings are another of the ten signs of drug addiction. When the addict has had their “fix” of their drug of preference, their moods are usually very good. When they come down from their high or when they need another fix, their moods can turn ugly. Nothing is more important to an addict than getting their next dose of the drug. This may be another indication that they should be in drug addiction rehab.
Lying: Drug addicts think they are fooling everyone with their drug abuse and along with it is the lying. They may be lying about where their money is going, or why they lost their job. They get very good at telling lies and they convince themselves that people believe them. When someone is lying to cover up any part of their drug addiction, chances are they need to be in drug addiction rehab.
Becoming withdrawn: People with drug addictions begin to exist in their own little world. They stop communicating with loved ones and friends as they used to. They do not participate as much in family or group activities and they spend a lot more time alone. This is another big sign of drug addiction.
Personal stash: The more a person becomes addicted to drugs, the more they need to have a steady supply of drugs on hand. They will often have their own personal stash of drugs that they make certain to keep stocked.
Missed work or school: Drug addicts will begin to miss more and more of their social and financial obligations. This includes work and/or school. The drug (or alcohol) becomes the most important thing in their lives
Needing an increased amount of the drug: When people discuss their drug use in drug addiction rehab; they often mention that they may have started out using a small amount of a drug but over time, they needed more to satisfy their craving. They can and will use every bit of money they have to keep themselves supplied in drugs.
Memory blackouts: As the drug addiction becomes more severe, it is common for the addicts to suffer from temporary blackouts. There will be periods of time which they do not remember where they were or what they did.
Morning fix: As a drug addiction becomes more pronounced, the addict will come to a point where they cannot start their day without a fix. Many times, they consume their drug of choice before they even get out of bed each day.
The need to stop: Contrary to what most people think; most drug addicts consider going to drug addiction rehab and getting help and they may even stop using for a while. After a short time, however, they talk themselves out of getting help and resume their drug use.
As difficult as it is to face the fact that we or someone we love may need drug rehab, it really is the only way to stop the vicious cycle of uncontrolled drug use. Drug addiction rehab offers addicts and their loved ones not only help, but hope. Hope for a brighter future and a happier life.
If you notice a friend or a family member with one or more of the above signs, it is time for you to do something. Find out what are your options by calling a drug addiction consultant at 1-877-782-7409
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I am trying to get some insight to what is happening to me.
please sir must write the writers name at the end.so that we can take it as a reference……………thank you
“Lying: Drug addicts think they are fooling everyone with their drug abuse and along with it is the lying. They may be lying about where their money is going, or why they lost their job. They get very good at telling lies and they convince themselves that people believe them. When someone is lying to cover up any part of their drug addiction, chances are they need to be in drug addiction rehab.”
Just wondering if you can please tell me… When an addict is taking steps toward recovery – Does the lying and deceitful behaviour start to fade away from their personality or is this something that may be engrained and stay with them permanently if they have been doing the drugs and showing these psychological effects for a long time (10 yrs)?
My (as of just very recently ex) partner is just now taking his initial steps to rehabilitating his addiction to methamphetamines after approx 10 years of use. I still live with him at this stage and he has started taking these steps in order to keep our relationship going (of his own will, as a result of our break up). I am trying to be there for him as much as I can, but I am also very cautious of his lying and deceit. How can I know when he is truly following steps to recovery or if he is hiding any continuance or relapse?
Most of his lies and cover ups are not very well thought out and I am able to see through them quite easily and produce undeniable proof that they are lies (which generally results in a further spiral of bad lies to cover up the initial lie), but I know from past experience with him that there are other (better planned) lies that cannot be recognised so easily.
I am being very encouraging toward him taking these steps and I guess I don’t know where to stand at this initial point and how much to believe him and reward positive behaviour. I want so much to believe that he is on the road to full rehabilitation but I also know that it will not be easy and the road to recovery will not be bump-free.
Please provide any relevant guidance…