11 Common Drug Abuse Signs and Symptoms

211COMMON DRUG ABUSE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Depending upon your drug of choice, the symptoms that signify an addiction that requires treatment will vary. Stimulant drugs, opiates, hallucinogens – they all have different telltale signs that signify usage. In general, however, there are a number of signs that drug abuse or alcohol abuse is a serious problem. Notice more than a few of the following things happening to someone you care about – or happening in your own life – and it's likely that drug abuse is an issue that you need to address through treatment. Here are 11 common drug abuse signs and symptoms: Isolating from family and friends who don't abuse drugs Spending time with new friends, or friends who get high or drink Never having money and always asking to borrow money, even for small items Showing up late to work or not showing up at all Doing little to find a job if out of work Losing a job Zz Paying no attention to basic hygiene Often sleeping or claiming to be ill Extremely private about possessions, including their bag, room or car Lying about using or drinking Sneaking away to get high or drunk SERENITY МALI BU www.serenitymaliburehab.com 8 +Serenitymaliburehab @SerenityMalibu f /serenitymaliburehab