Signs of a Drug User
Most people in addiction are afraid to admitt that they have a problem. In fact they think that they are hiding their addictions from friends and family. Most of the time the only person who is being fooled is the addict. If you suspect that someone you know is using drugs the following may help you. It must be noted that the list below does not mean absolutely that a person is using drugs or alcohol, it is merely a list of signs that someone may be using.
- Lack of concern for physical appearance.Â
- Looses control of temper easily.Â
- Skips school or calls in at work more often.Â
- Person begins stealing from family, friends, and employeer.Â
- Becomes very secretive about finances and whereabouts.Â
- Unusually defensive.Â
- No longer associates with old friends and new friends are users.
With each specific drug there are other signs that may help you narrow down the drug that you suspect your family memebr of friend may be abusing.