Is your partner or child addicted? Signs and symptoms to watch out for
Recognising an addiction problem could harder than it seems, especially in someone that you know. However, it is pretty simple to catch, especially if you know the symptoms to watch out for. Addiction is an expensive habit to maintain – it requires time and money. Hence, there can not be an addiction without the telltale symptoms.
What is addiction?
Addiction is a chronic disease that affects the rain’s reward, motivation, and memory functions. Someone that suffers an addiction will often crave a substance or other behaviour habit while ignoring other areas of life. There are distinct changes in a person’s personality, health and mental and emotional state that could be indicative of an addiction. We at Phoenix Rehab list some of the most common symptoms below:
Changes in Personality
- Lack of interest in hobbies or activities
- Neglecting relationships or the ones closest to them
- Missing important obligations like work
- Risk taking tendencies towards behaviours such as getting drugs
- Ignoring the negative consequences of their actions
- Distinct changes in sleep patterns resulting in chronic failure
- Increased secrecy
Changes in Health
- Constant illness
- Bloodshot or glazed eyes
- Unexplained injuries
- Change in weight
- Bad skin, hair, teeth, and nails
- Physical withdrawal symptoms like sweating, trembling or vomiting
- Increased tolerance to drugs
- Memory loss and/or problems recalling
Changes in Mental and Emotional state
- Infectious disease, especially through shared needles
- Loss of parental rights
- Damaged relationships with friends and family
- Loss of job
- Loss of good standing or tarnished reputation
- Eviction from the home or failed mortgage payments
- Arrests or jail time
For more information about the treatment program for addiction for your loved ones at Phoenix Rehab, please call us at +91 77999 19293.
