What are signs of Percocet addiction?
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My boyfriend’s roommate (let’s call him Dave) for a long time seemed like a normal, happy college guy. As I’m getting to know him better, though, I’m worried that he may have a drug habit. Whenever my boyfriend has other friends over, Dave joins us and appears totally normal. But if he drinks with us, he quickly starts talking about Percocet – that he loves it, that he just bought some yesterday, does anyone know a dealer, etc. He definitely does not have a prescription or a medical condition that would require it, and he often takes many pills at once.
Dave also apparently has a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality. Most days, he’s the nicest guy you’d ever meet, but he also has a decent criminal record for public violence, and he keeps two machetes and a loaded handgun in his room. I’ve never seen him in a rage, but clearly he can be very aggressive. My boyfriend’s very non-confrontational, and they’ve been living together peacefully for almost a year, so I’m not terrified, but still, it worries me.
It’s his body and I’m not here to judge at all. But I want to keep an eye on him so if anything ever happens, I can at least try to help him or get my boyfriend out of there. Dave seems otherwise healthy and in good shape, and his grades are average. He’s in a long-distance relationship with his fiancee and is 19 years old, planning to get married this summer. Could his Percocet use just be from stress?
Are there any physical or psychological symptoms I should be on the look-out for that would indicate Percocet addiction?
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Answer by ranunculusviridis
Percocet Abuse Symptoms
What Are Percocet Abuse Symptoms?
Sometimes the most obvious Percocet Abuse symptoms are simply observing that something is wrong or different.
Understand that the one addicted is most often the last one to know there is a problem, or be willing admit that there may be a problem.
Addicts will say they can handle it, or they can quit anytime. The trouble is the Drug has them by the throat like a hound dog shaking a raccoon.
When someone is addicted to drugs, there are few general warning signs that point to the problem:
– Does the person feel like they need to have the Drug regularly, every day or more than every day?
– Do they make sure they have a steady supply of their Drug on hand?
– Maybe they want to stop, but they just can’t.
– Because they can’t stop, they will do things they normally would not do to get the drugs.
– Do they need the Drug to function normally?
– Are they willing to do something dangerous while on the drug, like operating a motor vehicle, or some kind of equipment that can cause bodily harm?
These could be Percocet Abuse symptoms that you should assess either in yourself or in the person you’re concerned about. Denial is rampant with addition so as you make the assessment try to be as honest and objective as possible. Also try to think about how things have progressed in the last six months. Are there more signs now then there where six months ago?
Percocet Abuse symptoms and warning signs
If you are visiting this site because you have concerns for a friend or loved one, you are probably going to see what’s going on long before they do. People who are addicted do not necessarily see the whole picture. If you are concerned about a family member, friend or coworker, there are a few questions to ask in helping you’re assessment.
Addicts will continue to use regardless of everything that is happening to them and happening around them. They may drain the family bank account, lose their job, fail in school, damage relationships, ruin their health, or run into problems with the law.
If you are questioning your own Drug use, ask yourself some questions. Have you developed a higher tolerance for the drug. Does it take more and more of your Drug of choice to get the desired effect?
Top 20 questions to assess Percocet Abuse symptoms
1. Has their appearance changed; they don’t care how they look?
2. Are they eating properly?
3. Have they lost weight, or have they gained weight?
4. Have you seen needle marks on their arms or legs?
5. Are they slowing down?
6. Do they have the shakes?
7. Are their hands cold and sweaty?
8. Have you smelled something on their breath, or their clothing?
9. Do their eyes appear red?
10. Are their pupils dilated?
11. Is their face puffy?
12. Has their coloring changed, become flushed or pale?
13. Do they have a blank stare?
14. Has their physical coordination changed? Are they staggering?
15. Have they missed a lot of school, or work?
16. Have their sleep habits changed? Are they always tired?
17. Have they become lazy?
18. Are they hyper?
19. Do they talk a million miles an hour? Do they slur their words?
20. Have you seen Drug paraphernalia?
This list is by no means an exhaustive list of Percocet Abuse symptoms, and even if they/you have these Percocet Abuse symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean a person is addicted. Try to avoid being judgemental or jumping to conclusions. But also don’t deny what is right in front of you!
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