Warning Signs
The drug addiction warning signs listed below can help you determine whether or not you or your loved one is living with a drug addiction that requires drug rehab and treatment. Financial problems, health issues, mental and emotional disorders, and social problems can all be warning signs of drug addiction when they happen due to chronic and regular drug use.
If you would like to receive drug addiction treatment for heroin addiction, alcoholism, painkiller addiction, cocaine addiction or an addiction to multiple drugs, call Michael’s House today.
Financial Drug Addiction Warning Signs
Depleted bank accounts and spending money you haven’t earned is a hallmark of drug addiction. Paying for cocaine, prescription painkillers, heroin, and alcohol isn’t cheap. The bill quickly adds up when you’re maintaining an addiction and the family finances are the first to be tapped. Money allotted to bills and special savings are the first to go; stealing from others in the family and friends happens next. The more desperate the drug addiction, the more desperate the actions to keep funding that addiction.
Physical Drug Addiction Warning Signs
Drugs and alcohol are toxins. Overload the body with these toxins through addictive use and you’ll soon see the physical repercussions. Kidney failure, liver failure, heart problems, respiratory issues – these are all common during drug addiction. Though the specific physical health problems may vary depending upon the type of drug you use, in what amounts and in what combinations, if you’re doctor is telling you that your physical health is threatened by your drug use and you still can’t quit, then drug addiction is an issue.
Psychological Drug Addiction Warning Signs
For many, psychological issues like anxiety and depression are an issue well before drug addiction becomes a problem. In fact, many try to ‘self medicate’ their psychological disorders using drugs and alcohol. Additionally, many drugs cause psychological problems of their own after regular or long-term use. It’s impossible to make any real progress in treatment for psychological disorders if you continue to abuse drugs regularly. If you have another psychological disorder or develop one due to chronic drug abuse, then drug addiction is an issue for you.
Social Drug Addiction Warning Signs
Many people use drugs and alcohol to help them in social situations. A drink or two may make conversation with strangers or near-strangers easier. Unfortunately, drug abuse can end up causing problems in social situations when it is an issue of addiction. Destroying relationships through bad behavior -even violent behavior -is not uncommon during drug addiction. Many lose their partners and spouses as a result or lose their jobs because they can no longer function due to drug addiction. If you have lost relationships with friends, families or co-workers due to your behavior under the influence, this can be a sign of drug addiction.
Beat Drug Addiction at Michael’s House
If you are ready to beat drug addiction, call us at Michael’s House today. Don’t let it continue to destroy your finances, health, mental well being and relationships another day. Call now at 1-877-345-8494.
Further Reading
- A History of Addiction in the GLBT Community
- A Surprising Look at the Most Addictive Drugs in the World
- Addiction Relapse Prevention Tips
- All About Drug Counseling
- California GLBT Treatment
- Calling Addiction Hotlines
- Common Drug Addiction Symptoms
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Substance Dependency
- Drug Addiction and the GLBT Community
- Drug Addiction Facts and Statistics
- Drug Addiction Treatment for Family Members
- Drug Recovery Tips and Information
- Effects of Addiction to Stimulants
- Famous Drug Addiction Cases
- Great Books about Addiction
- Spousal Drug Addiction
- Teen Drug Dependency: Information You Need
- The Most Realistic Movies About Drugs and Addiction
- Trends
- Warning Signs
- Withdrawal Symptoms
