Help with drug abuse - drug and alcohol addiction

Why are some drug users addicted, but others are not?

The vulnerability of drugs and alcohol addiction varies from person to person. If you or someone you love has a family history of addiction, childhood trauma, depression and anxiety, or early drug addiction, you may be at risk of drug addiction.

Drug abuse and addiction development

People who test drugs do this because the substances being abused either make them feel good or prevent them from feeling bad about what they are doing. However, in many cases, regular drug use, drug abuse and addiction.

Although the frequency or amount of drug consumption does not itself abuse drugs or addiction, it can often serve as an indicator of drug-related problems.

Signs and symptoms of drug abuse and alcohol addiction

Although different drugs have different physical effects, if you realize that you or a loved one has the following symptoms and signs of drug abuse and addiction, consider talking to someone about your drug use.

• You have established tolerance to the drug and need to use more drugs to experience the same effect you have ever adapted to a smaller amount.


• You take medication to avoid or treat withdrawal symptoms. If you have not taken medication for a long time, you may experience nausea, irritability, insomnia, depression, sweating, swaying and anxiety.


• You have lost control of the medication you use. You often take drugs or use drugs that exceed your plan, and you may feel powerless even if you may want to stop using them.


• You spend most of your time using and thinking about drugs, figuring out how to get the drug and recovering from the effects of the drug.


• Because of the use of drugs, you have given up on activities you used to like, such as hobbies, sports and social activities.


• You continue to use a drug, although knowing it can cause major problems in your life, such as frequent power outages, infections, mood swings, depression, paranoia, etc., thus hurting you, but you continue to use it.

Warning signal indicates that a friend or family is abusing drugs

Drug users often try to imagine their symptoms and dilute their drug addiction problems. If you are concerned that your loved one may abuse the drug, look for the following warning signs:

Signs of drug abuse

• Attendance or performance at work or school suddenly cannot be explained
• Unexplained need for money or frequent recent financial problems.
• Sudden change in behavior or excessive secrecy
• Sudden changes in friends, favorite parties and hobbies
• Often in trouble [fights, accidents, illegal activities]
• Psychological warning sign for drug abuse
• Unexplained personality and/or attitude suddenly changes
• Sudden frequent mood swings, irritability or anger
• Unusual moments of hyperactivity, excitement or dizziness
• Sudden lack of motivation; drowsiness or "interval"
• Anxiety, fear or paranoia for no reason
• Physical warning sign for drug abuse
• Congestive eyes, unusually larger or smaller pupils
• Sudden weight loss or weight gain or unexplained changes in appetite or sleep patterns.
• Deterioration of body appearance and personal grooming habits
• Breathing, unusual smell on the body or clothes
• Frequent tremors, unclear speech or compromised coordination

Recognizing that you or someone you love has a problem is the first step in recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, which requires great courage and strength.

Don't try to act alone; if you are ready to make changes and are willing to ask for help for yourself or your loved ones, you can increase your addiction and build a satisfying, non-toxic life for yourself.

Whether you choose to recover, rely on self-help programs, receive treatment, or adopt a self-directed treatment, you must provide support.

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