Alcohol Abuse??? ?
Question by iRock: alcohol abuse??? ?
what signs should parents, teachers, and peers look for in a person who may be abusing a substance?
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Answer by ?Niki
Here’s a list of signs and symptoms that you can look for in people that are using drugs. You can also substitute alcohol in most situations. =)
* Continuing to use drugs even though you have health problems that are affected or caused by your drug use
* Irritability, anger, hostility, fatigue, agitation, anxiety, depression, psychosis (seeing or hearing things that are not there), lack of coordination, difficulty concentrating
* Paying bills late, collection agencies calling, inability to keep track of your money
* Being arrested, doing things that you would normally not do, such as stealing to obtain drugs
* Continuing to use drugs even though you realize your job or education is in jeopardy
* Missing work or school, or going in late due to drug use
* Feeling annoyed when other people comment on, or criticize your use of drugs
* Feeling remorse or guilt after using drugs
* Associating with questionable acquaintances or frequenting out of the ordinary locations to purchase or use drugs
* Scheduling your day around using drugs
* Focusing recreational activities around obtaining drugs, using drugs, or recovering from drug use
* Using drugs when alone
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