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Drug Addiction Signs10 Signs You May be Chemically Dependent Steve Arterburn has the top ten drug addiction signs to help you identify chemical addiction (at http://www.newlife.com). You or your loved one may not have all of these symptoms but if they are a good characterization of the situation then you/your loved on may have a problem: 1. You’ve had a drink or used drugs first thing in the morning to steady your nerves. 2. You have tried to stop or felt the need to stop. While you are successful for a short period of time, you always return to the same levels of consumption. 3. You’ve lied to family members and friends about the frequency or extent of your drinking or "using." 4. You keep a personal supply of alcohol, drugs or chemical "tools." 5. You’ve withdrawn from your normal circle of friends and family. 6. It takes more alcohol or drugs than it used to, to relax or stimulate you. 7. You have memory "blackouts" or periods of time you can’t account for. 8. Your work or school performance has begun to decline and you have missed some days because of drinking or using. 9. You’re having difficulty participating in any of your old hobbies, sports or good time activities. 10. You feel uncomfortable talking about your drinking or drug use. The reality is, though, you will have to open up if you want to get well. If most of these addiction signs are generally present then there is likely that there is chemical addiction. HOW TO USE THIS SITE:This site contains five MAIN pages that EVERYONE should read: Read these five pages and learn what you need to know to spot drug addiction in: Yourself... Your Family... Your Friends... Your Community... The rest of the pages are there for your reference to explain important topics in more detail. More Addiction Recovery ResourcesClick here for the lastest Books and DVD's for Addiction Recovery
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