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The effects of substance abuse can put the addict and the people around them in risky or dangerous situations. In this article, we are going to talk about the warning signs and symptoms to look out for in yourself and others to know when you need to get help.
The warning signs of substance abuse
There are several common warning signs of substance abuse, but they may vary between people and the exact drug they are using. Here is a list of the general warning signs to look out for:
- Forgetting events that occurred the night before.
- Repeated conflicts with people.
- Recurring mood swings.
- Taking substances to relax or sleep.
- Trembling hands.
- Pinpoint or enlarged pupils.
- Sudden weight loss or gain.
- Experiencing seizures.
- A sudden lack of self-care.
- Incoherent or slurred speech.
- Using a substance alone or in secret.
- Having problems like headaches or anxiety when they have not used a substance.
While an addict may not display all of the symptoms above, they could be struggling with many of them. This is a clear warning sign of drug addiction. It is important to note that some of these symptoms may be attributed to other health conditions that are not drug related. It is important to seek a professional opinion in these situations
What are the symptoms of drug and substance abuse?
Much like the warning signs. drug and substance abuse symptoms can vary from person to person and drug to drug. This list contains the most common symptoms that you may be feeling if you have an addiction.
- Having urges for the drug that block other thoughts.
- Needing to increase the amount you take for the same effect.
- Maintaining a constant supply of the drug.
- Spending money you need to survive on drugs
- Not meeting deadlines or keeping responsibilities.
- Cutting back on social or recreational activities to use.
- Continuing to use despite knowing it’s harming you.
- Stealing to get money for drugs.
- Putting in a lot of effort to get more of the drug.
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms of the drug.
When to get help for substance abuse?
If anything, that we have mentioned here resonates with you or someone you know, it is important to get help as soon as possible. This is exactly what Get Help is here for. Our professional team can equip you with the next step to take to work toward recovery for you or someone else.
