How do I know if my loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol?

When a person is addicted, obtaining and using drugs and alcohol becomes the most important thing in the addict’s life. Despite the negative impact on relationships, jobs, physical health, financial stability, and other major parts of life, someone who is addicted only seems to focus on obtaining drugs and/or alcohol. The craving is overwhelming for the addict.

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How do I know if my loved one is addicted? Can’t I just cut back a little? Why can’t my loved one just stop taking drugs on their own? What does addiction do to my body over time? What are the signs of addiction? How does addiction affect my brain? What are the stages leading to addiction? Can I be addicted if I receive my medication from a physician? If alcoholism is a disease, why can’t I just take a pill to cure it? What signs should I look if my teenager is using drugs? My wife is pregnant… how is taking drugs and drinking affecting our baby? How does addiction affect the family? My loved one says he/she is too busy for treatment…what do I say to him/her?

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