Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse

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Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse

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Before a person gets into rehab for substance abuse, there are typical alterations in their personality, behavior, and physical appearance, which alarm others that their loved ones are taking drugs. Note that having few signs in a person does not necessarily mean they are addicts; therefore, It is better to watch for significant changes.

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• Behavioral Changes 1. There are sudden mood swings 2. Poor work performance or poor grades in school 3. Preferring Isolation 4. Keeping Drug paraphernalia in possession 5. Having a sore jaw all the time 11. Asking for money or stealing it 12. Round the clock absent mindedness 13. Lack of energy or self-esteem 14. State of forgetfulness

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• Physical Changes 1. Red, glassy eyes with large or small pupil than usual 2. Excessively talkative or hyperactive 3. Shaky, sweaty, and cold hands all the time 4. Unusual smell from breath, clothes, body, etc 5. Pale skin with puffy eyes 6. Bad hygiene and physical health 13. Dry nose with frequently touching or rubbing nose 14. Disturbed sleeping pattern 15. Anxiety with bad muscle control 16. Needle like marks on leg, bottom of feet, and lower arm 17. Irregular heartbeat

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If any of your loved one is having all or most of the aforementioned signs then register them to a substance abuse rehab program, which will help them get back to a sober state and live their lives to the fullest.

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The Hills Treatment center 8207 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles, California, Zip: 90046 PH: (800) 705-1909


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