My addiction hit me quick. Within a week of receiving my first hit of crack, I had sold all my possessions. There was not much time in between it going from fun to full-blown addiction. At the most, maybe 20 seconds. For most addicts, drinking and drugging starts off as recreational but as we all find, soon becomes a necessity. (Or so we think). Using alcohol or drugs regularly is usually just a step away from addiction — where you depend on these substances to feel good or get through your day.
Here are a few warning signs that your child may have a substance abuse problem:
1. relying on drugs or alcohol to have fun, forget problems, or relax
2. having blackouts
3. drinking or using drugs while alone
4. withdrawing or keeping secrets from friends or family
l5. osing interest in school activities that used to be important
6. performing differently in school (such as grades dropping and frequent absences)
7. building an increased tolerance to alcohol or drugs — gradually needing more and more of the 8. substance to get the same feeling
9. lying, stealing, or selling stuff to get money for drugs or alcohol
Its harder for our children to realize they might have a problem because they are less awre of what real consequences and what the true addiction signs may be. This is when the family needs to step in. Quitting is hard to do, and many people find they cannot do it without help. Don’t let them deal with their problem alone.
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