Drug addiction affects millions of Americans every day. It is an epidemic that touches every corner of the country, and does not discriminate between sex, race, socio-economic status, or anything whatsoever. Addiction is a chronic disease that requires specialized care.
Our Team understands the unique challenges that clients face when dealing with drug addiction.
Signs of Drug Addiction
For many people it can be difficult to see the signs of their own addiction. Denial is quite common. Some people are afraid of the stigma that surrounds addiction. Others justify their prescription drug addiction due to the fact that the drug was prescribed by a physician. However, recognizing the sometimes subtle signs of addiction is the first step in getting the treatment that is needed in achieving recovery.
Some of the common signs of addiction include:
- Avoiding spending time with friends of loved ones
- Giving up activities you used to enjoy in order to do drugs instead
- Caring little about your personal appearance, or even basic hygiene
- Feeling sad, tired, or anxious a lot of the time
- Significant changes in your sleeping patterns or weight
- Frequent and severe mood swings
- Worrying about the next time that you are going to use drugs
- Resorting to things like stealing or lying to get drugs
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms if you go too long without taking drugs
