Addiction 101: Do I, or a Loved One, Need Help For Addiction

You may have an addiction problem when your drug or alcohol usage is taking precedence in your life in a negative way.

How to tell if I have a drug or alcohol problem:

• You feel sick or extreme cravings when you have not had your substance of choice

• Your hygiene, weight, and overall appearance has suddenly changed

• You decide to get high or drunk over another engagement

• You fall asleep, pass out, or black out randomly

• You isolate yourself from others or are keeping company of people who are bad influences

• Your performance at work is down and you might be showing up late

• You experience depression or extreme mood swings

• You are making multiple poor decisions

• You have to ask for or steal money

• You may have blood shot eyes or significantly larger or smaller pupils

How to tell if a loved one has a drug or alcohol problem:

• Showing up late to things or disappearing for long stretches

• Poor hygiene or smelling like a substance

• Poor decision-making process

• They are asking for money or stealing

• Significant changes in attitude and mood swings

• Blood shot eyes or significantly larger or smaller pupils

• Falling asleep or passing out

• Sudden weight loss or weight gain

• Isolating from loved ones

• Interacting with individuals that are providing bad influences

Sometimes it is difficult to admit or notice a loved one needs help for addiction and has fallen prey to drugs or alcohol. If you have any concerns that your spouse, child, sibling, friend, significant other, or anyone you care about is addicted, please call Greenbriar now to discuss your specific situation with a trained professional. Call 1-800-637-HOPE