Signs of a Substance Abuse Disorder
Substance abuse disorders and behavioral health issues affect people from all walks of life of every socioeconomic status. Battling an addiction on your path to recovery often requires outside help. A substance abuse disorder impacts the individual as well as their family, friends, colleagues and community. Use of most substances will produce noticeable physical and behavioral signs and symptoms. When you realize that you or someone you love has a problem, it is essential to get help right away. If you or someone you know needs treatment for a substance abuse disorder, Cenikor is here to proudly help.
Physical Symptoms
Some of the most noticeable symptoms of drug use are those that affect the body. Changes in appearance can be additional clues to possible drug use and may include:
- Bloodshot or glazed eyes
- Dilated or constricted pupils
- Blackout episodes
- Weakened immune system
- Changes in appetite or sleep patterns
- Sudden weight loss or weight gain
- Deterioration of physical appearance
- Personal grooming habits
- Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing
- Tremors
- Slurred speech
- Impaired coordination.
Behavioral Symptoms
A substance use disorder negatively affects a person’s behavior and habits as he or she becomes more dependent on drugs or alcohol. Changes in behavior can indicate a problem with substance abuse including:
- Increased aggression
- Lethargy
- Depression
- Sudden changes in a social network
- Dramatic changes in habits and/or priorities
- Financial problems
- Involvement in criminal activity
- Drop in attendance and performance at work or school
- Unexplained change in personality or attitude
- Sudden mood swings, irritability, or angry outbursts
- Periods of unusual hyperactivity
- Agitation or giddiness
- Lack of motivation
- Periods of fear, anxiety, or paranoia
- …and many more.
Learning to recognize the physical or behavioral signs of drug use can help prevent the problem from progressing further.
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If you or a loved one are demonstrating signs of abuse as described above, contact one of our treatment specialists and let us help show you the path to recovery.
Our expert staff will assist you in every step of the way in explaining our various treatment program options, locations nearest to you, insurance concerns and expectations when you enter our programs.
Know above all that you are not alone, this is not the end of the world, but rather the beginning of your new life in sobriety.
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