Detecting a drug problem

Identifying that a friend or family member has a drug problem in its earliest stages will be the best line of defense to compel a drug user to seek help. All too often addict’s are enable by loved ones who unwittingly help them to continue their abuse of drugs and/or alcohol. Therefore it is essential to educate yourself on all the aspects of enabling behaviors, tough love, and intervention. Below is a list of questions depicting some of the major signs that can help identify whether an individual is chemically dependent.

Has the individual’s behavior changed significantly?
Do they exhibit unusually high anxiety, depression, and/or extreme irritability for no reason?
Does the person display extreme uncharacteristic mood swings?
Have they lost interest in normal activities or hobbies?
Have they changed their friends, for an antisocial group?
Has their performance at work or school declined?
Have you heard stories of drug taking behavior by others?
Do they borrow money often?
Have they been accused of or been caught stealing?
Do they show a loss of apatite or significant decrease in weight?
Are they showing signs of paranoia?
Do they show physical signs such as slurred speech, listlessness, or hyperactivity?
Does the individual isolate themselves from friends and family?
Does the person have legal trouble as a result of substance abuse?

If you've answered yes to one or more these questions there is a strong chance the inividual my be abusing drugs and/or alcohol.

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Drug addiction centers provide a variety of rehabilitation modalities, depending on the type of treatment needed.

Long-term drug centers provide care 24 hours a day typically in a residential treatment center arrangement.

Short-term drug programs deliver intensive 6-weeks or less substance abuse treatment care usually 12-step based. These drug rehab centers were originally for the rehabilitation of alcohol abuse, but when cocaine became an epidemic in the 1980's, many rehab centers began to address other drugs of abuse and addictions.

Outpatient rehab centers allow clients to live at home and maintain a somewhat familiar lifestyle. Outpatient drug treatment programs typically cost less than residential inpatient rehabs and may provide a more suitable drug and/or alcohol program for individuals employed and/or not able to commit to inpatient drug rehabilitation.