{"id":4127,"date":"2023-11-14T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/addictions\/?p=4127"},"modified":"2023-10-28T19:39:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T00:39:23","slug":"what-are-the-real-warning-signs-of-substance-abuse-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/addictions\/what-are-the-real-warning-signs-of-substance-abuse-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Real Warning Signs of Substance Abuse Addiction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Real Warning Signs of Substance Abuse Addiction<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Almost any type of the addiction can ruin your life. You are not aware of it, unless you know the warning signs of substance abuse addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It starts out slowly and worsens over time. The person who is suffering from addiction can experience different symptoms while people around him can observe different warning signs of the substance abuse addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you are concerned that someone in your family or your friends may have an addiction, you better watch out for the symptoms and warning signs of substance abuse addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">An addicted person masters the art of hiding, which means he\/she will try everything just to cover up his\/her addiction problem, so you have to be cautious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The warning signs of substance abuse addiction vary depending on the person and on the drug being abused. Each drug has both short and long-term negative effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For physical changes, the effects include decreased appetite, increased blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and lack of sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Another sign of addiction is that the person becomes moody, depressed, or angry, once the alcohol or drug is out of reach for a while.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Addicts become preoccupied with the addiction and devote more time to engaging in it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cutting down or controlling the addictive behavior is very difficult for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Some of the warning signs of substance abuse addiction include: drinking alcohol or intake more of the drug than it is intended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Addicts have tolerance. This is the reason they need to take more and more just to get the desired effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Over time, the addicts who consume more alcohol or other drugs may develop additional health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Once they have become dependent, they continuously use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Because the effects start physically and psychologically, addicts will show a lot of signs of substance abuse addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">By looking at those warning signs, you need to seek out help to save yourself or someone you know who has an addiction before the serious troubles begins and the problems that will follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Knowing the warning signs of substance abuse addiction will help you realize that you need help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">As addiction is so hard to beat alone, you need help from outside sources to make your life addiction free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You can start by visiting your doctor or an addiction counselor to help you. Support from family and friends plays a huge role in your recovery and having a productive life again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you struggle with addiction, seeking treatment is a powerful, positive first step toward eventual recovery. But gaining an understanding of the causes of addiction\u0097such as feelings of helplessness or loss of control\u0097is also crucial for recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Warning Signs of Substance Abuse Addiction Almost any type of the addiction can ruin your life. 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