Drug Rehabilitation

Last time, I had touched upon the general symptoms of drug abuse. In this post, we will expound upon the behavioral changes and symptoms someone who’s addicted to substance would display.

1. Violence and Manipulation

Someone who’s currently addicted to drugs would display bursts of violence they might not be capable of before. They also get manipulative.

2. Secrecy and Dishonesty

When someone suddenly decides to isolate himself and becomes extremely secretive of his belongings and whereabouts, be on the alert. When you lose money without anyone around other than your loved ones, perhaps it’s time to observe more. A trait of the addicted is stealing money for their vice.

3. Denial

Denial plays a big part in the lives of the addicted and everyone around them. The addicted would always deny their faults and would insist that they’re not doing anything wrong. Think of it as a drunk who’d shout “I’m not drunk!” with spit dribbling down their chins and their lids half-closed all the while.

4. A Change in Company

If someone used to hang out with a good crowd before, you will a notice a change in company. A dozen new “friends” are suddenly around and you haven’t met them before.

5. Irresponsibility

Needless to be said, the addicted would often skip work or school and would most likely forget birthdays, anniversaries and anything similar — not that all your husbands are addicted, ladies, when they do.

6. Loss of Interest

When I say loss of interest, I mean in anything. Old hobbies and passions are forgotten. Interest in family, friends or anything else for that matter are all forgotten.

7. An Overall Negative Change in Attitude

When you can’t find anything good about the behavior of a person, something’s wrong. It’s not necessary that this someone’s on drugs, but it’s a possibility.

Filed under: Signs of Addiction