The following symptoms are prime examples of the progression of addiction with drugs and alcohol for you or a loved one in addition and the affects it has on the family. If you notice any of these symptoms feel free to take our online self-assessment or contact a trained professional for assistance at (713) 939-7272.
IN THE USER |
IN THE FAMILY |
Increased tolerance; using more to get same effect |
Increased tolerance to user’s behaviors |
Blackouts |
Suppression; family blocks out their perceptions |
Euphoric recall is focus; recalls highs not painful consequences |
Minimizing. “Things aren’t that bad.” |
Sneaks substance; hides evidence |
Plays detective; searches for evidence of substances |
Preoccupied with using |
Preoccupied with the user |
Gulps drinks |
Urgency of situation increases – prods for promise to stop using |
Denies there’s a problem |
Family tries to hide problem from those outside the family |
Develops alibi system |
May confront or nag user while at same time makes excuses for the user |
Alternates between aggression when using and remorse afterwards |
Alternates between blaming, shaming and lashing out and feeling guilty |
Tries to control or stop using without help |
Tries to control or stop the user from drinking without help |
Feels shame for not being able to stop |
Feels shame they can’t stop the user |
Loses friends |
Family becomes isolated |
Experiences severe physical symptoms – digestive, sleep, etc |
Experiences severe physical symptoms – ulcers, headaches, nervous breakdowns, etc |
Seeks help OR deteriorates physically and emotionally |
Seeks help OR deteriorates physically and emotionally |
Suffering from addiction?
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