Warning signs of an adult abusing prescriptions or something else…?
Question by confusedguidance: Warning signs of an adult abusing prescriptions or something else…?
What are the warning signs or an individual who has experience taking drugs through his teen years(told me he used to be very good about hiding it in the past)…and now I think he might be using something again.
When we met over a year ago his weight was 310-325. which he blamed due to a bad relationship and always eating fast food. But now he ways 255 hasn’t exercised at all!!! And still eats fast food all the time. Not to mention the fact I am significantly smaller weighing in at 112(natural though).
And the past week I have been noticing that when he thinks I am in bed asleep he is sniffling a lot, and he is still associated with his old drug friends from High School; one of which came over to visit yesterday evening. And there have been an excessive amount of tissue put into the wast bin.
Best answer:
Answer by jessjess0310
there can be many warning signs someone is abusing drugs. such as……
loss of interest in family activities
disrespect for family rules
withdrawal from responsibilities
verbally or physically abusive
sudden increase or decrease in appetite
disappearance of valuable items or money
not coming home on time
not telling you where they are going
constant excuses for behavior
spending a lot of time in their rooms
lies about activities
Has one or more arrests for DUI; for drug
use in public places; or for possession,
delivery, or sale of illegal drugs
• Arrives for appointments, interviews, or
meetings intoxicated
• Talks about getting high, uses vocabulary
typical among drug users
• Frequently goes “on and off-the-wagon”
• Behaves in an uncharacteristic, impulsive,
or inappropriate manner
• Is increasingly angry or defiant
• Overreacts to ordinary circumstances and
problems, advice and criticism
• Is uncharacteristically isolated and
withdrawn
• Is secretive concerning behaviors or
whereabouts
• Denies, lies, or covers up
• Loses interest in hobbies and activities
• Takes unnecessary risks or acts in a
reckless manner
• Breaks or bends rules, cheats
• Has increasing financial problems (may
borrow or steal from family and friends)
• Has increasing legal problems/arrests
(e.g., domestic abuse, disorderly conduct,
assault arrests, or outstanding warrants)
• Misses interviews, appointments, or
meetings
Cognitive/Mental Indicators
• Has difficulty concentrating, focusing, or
attending to a task
• Frequently appears distracted or
disoriented
• Makes inappropriate or unreasonable
choices
• Has difficulty making decisions
• Experiences short-term memory loss
• Experiences blackout
• Often needs directions repeated
• Has difficulty recalling known details
• Needs repeated assistance completing
ordinary paperwork (e.g. application
forms)
Physical/Emotional Indicators
• Has smell of alcohol on breath or
marijuana on clothing
• Has burned fingers, burns on lips, or
needle track marks on arms
Warning Signs of
Alcohol and
Substance Abuse
i hope that your friend isn’t taking that route in life again. and if you think he is and you are very close to him, try and talk to him about it. off him help. offer to take him to a meeting. Go with him and be supportive.
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