Warning Signs of Drug or Alcohol Addiction - for You or a Friend

• Loss of interest in hobbies, sports or other favorite activities
• School grades have declined dramatically
• Difficult time concentrating on tasks
• Change in sleeping patterns, up all-night or sleeping all day
• Withdrawn, depressed, tired, careless, or manipulative
• Hostile, disrespectful, untruthful, and uncooperative
• Relationships with family members and friends has deteriorated
• An increase in borrowing money from family members and friends
• Physical health has declined, bloodshot eyes, bulging veins, runny nose
• Dramatic mood swings
• Increased secrecy about possessions or activities
• Personal hygiene has deteriorated
• Dramatic weight loss
• Truancy and tardiness to school or a job
• Changes in fashion, hairstyle, use of breath mints, fascination with the drug culture
• Sudden change in friends, numerous secretive phone calls
• Use of room deodorant or incense in their room
• Physically abusive, aggressive, punching holes in walls, etc.
• Has anyone told you that your friend is using drugs?
• Odd phone calls, sneaking out of the house, etc.