What are the signs of drug or alcohol addiction?

Some of the major signs of drug and alcohol addiction are:

  • Preoccupation with drugs or alcohol, always thinking about when and where you will find your next drink or drug
  • No longer being able to reduce or stop how much you use
  • Needing more and more to get the same effect
  • Finding excuses to drink, such as “I’ve had a bad day” or “My wife shouldn’t have fought with me”
  • Breaking promises to your friends and family about stopping or slowing down the use of drugs or alcohol
  • Drinking alone and/or hiding your drugs and alcohol
  • Symptoms of withdrawal when drugs or alcohol levels are diminished
  • Frequent blackouts
  • Avoiding people and situations that you once enjoyed

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