Is someone you care about drowning in drugs or alcohol?
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol and Drug Abuse:
Adolescent Signs:
- Sudden or gradual drop in grades
- Pattern of tardiness and absences from school
- Lying/blaming
- Unusual need to access money
- Changes in peer group
- Denial when concerns are expressed regarding drinking or drug use
- Sneaking Alcohol and Drugs
- Unusual sleeping patterns
- Burns on hands or clothing
Adult Signs:
- Occasional memory lapses following use
- Increased isolation – more withdrawn and suspicious of others
- Personal or family concerns about alcohol or drug abuse
- Failure to keep commitments and promises
- Maintains and/or hides supply of alcohol or drugs
- Makes excuses for tardiness or poor performance at work
- Trouble sleeping, getting motivated, and enjoying life
- Loss of interest in work, school, family activities, and former pleasures
- Drinking or using drugs until falling asleep
- Mood or personality change while under the influence
- Use of alcohol or drugs despite adverse consequences
- Feeling irritable, angry, or guilty
If you or someone you know has experienced one or more of these signs and symptoms, call for a free consultation. Discussion between you and a consultant is completely confidential.
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