Knowing that a friend or family has problems with drug abuse can be a devastating blow. So if you think, even suspect—for a moment—that someone you love is dealing with this situation, here are some information from HelpGuide.Org on what signs you have to keep your eyes peeled for:
1. Physical signs
- Is your loved one having trouble sleeping? Does he have bloodshot eyes, with pupils that seem smaller or larger than normal? Some drugs act as a boost to the nervous system, keeping the users from enjoying a good night’s sleep. That lack of sleep contributes to their shakiness and jerky movements.
- Is your loved one suffering from a loss of appetite or major changes in sleep patterns?
- Is there a noticeable deterioration in your loved one’s physical appearance? Has he let himself go? Bad haircut, no showering, hair untrimmed and unkempt? If he’s started to let go of personal grooming habits, that could be a sign that he’s so addicted to the drug that nothing else matters.
- Impaired or slurred speech, slow or uncoordinated motor skills
2. Behavioral signs
- Poor performance at work or school
- Gets into trouble a whole lot like indulging in illegal activities and being involved in fights
- Getting into a lot of accidents due to lack of attention. Because most of his attention is already wrapped up around the next hit.
- Displaying secretive and suspicious behavior
3. Psychological signs
- Changes in personality or attitude that can’t be explained away
- Extreme mood swings. This also includes displays of irritability or furious outbursts that really seem out of place
- Sometimes he’s hyper and agitated; sometimes he’s giddy and happy, without any obvious cause. Now, there’s a difference between being giddy happy just because the world seems wonderful and giddy and happy because you just scored another batch of your drug of choice.
- Paranoid and anxious with no discernible or sufficient reason
Conclusions
There are plenty of signs and symptoms to warn you if someone you love is suffering from drug abuse. If you see any of these signs, then you know enough to try and schedule an intervention for your friend. One way to help your friend is to find him the best rehab center out there. If you’re looking around Los Angeles for a drug addiction facility, The Good Center—with its treatment options—is a good place to start.
The Good Center is a drug addiction facility in Los Angeles. If you want to know more about what we do and how we can help you, call us today.
