Signs of Addiction

Signs Of Addiction

Addiction is considered a health condition treated at the same level as other mental health disorders. In summary, there are 11 criteria that describe someone with a substance use disorder problem:

 

Hazardous use: Your intake of drugs or alcohol has caused danger to yourself or your loved ones. These include overdosing on drugs, driving after drinking alcohol, or violent behaviors after substance use.

 

Relationship problems related to substance use:

Your relationship with family, friends, and other people have taken a negative turn after substance use disorder.

 

Neglected major roles due to substance use: You have failed to fulfill responsibilities at work, school, at home, or in other settings.

 

Legal problems: You may have experienced running into law enforcement in relation to substance use.

 

Withdrawal: You are experiencing uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, muscle pain, vomiting, fever, and other bodily aches when you attempt to decrease or stop drug use.

 

Used larger amounts: You have taken in larger doses of the substances recently compared to how you’ve done in your earlier days of drug or alcohol use.

 

Tolerance: Related to a larger amount of use, your body seems to get used to the substance, so much that you need to gradually increase your intake to get the same effect.

 

Physical and psychological problems related to use: You experience anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. You may also have deteriorating health such as liver damage, heart problems, or respiratory issues because of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use.

 

Giving up activities due to use: You may have quit hobbies, recreational activities, and other pursuits in exchange for increased substance use.

 

Cravings: You experience an intense desire to take the substances and feel restless if you don’t take your regular dose.

 

Repeated attempts to control or quit use: You have tried multiple times to stop or decrease your alcohol or substance use, but cravings and withdrawal symptoms may have stopped you from doing so.

 

If you notice these signs on you or a loved one, it is best to seek professional help through Marula Rehab Telehealth Treatment.