The more drug use begins to affect and control a person's life, the more likely it is that he or she has a drug problem. Unfortunately, substance abusers are often the last ones to recognize their own symptoms of dependence and addiction. If you suspect that a friend or loved one is abusing drugs, it's important to remember that drug abusers often try to conceal their symptoms and downplay their problem. But there are a number of warning signs you can look for:
Inability to relax or have fun without doing drugs.
Sudden changes in work or school attendance and quality of work or grades.
Frequently borrowing money, selling possessions, or stealing items from employer, home, or school.
Angry outbursts, mood swings, irritability, manic behavior, or overall attitude change.
Talking incoherently or making inappropriate remarks.
Deterioration of physical appearance and grooming.
Wearing sunglasses and/or long sleeve shirts frequently or at inappropriate times.
No longer spending time with friends who don't use drugs and/or associating with known users.
Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors, such as making frequent trips to the restroom, basement, or other isolated areas where drug use would be undisturbed.
Talking about drugs all the time and pressuring others to use.
Expressing feelings of exhaustion, depression, and hopelessness.
Using drugs first thing in the morning.
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