General signs of addiction

Below is a list of signs that may indicate a problem with drugs and or alcohol.

Please note - having these signs does not necessarily mean you are an “addict”.

These are general indicative signs.

• Increase or decrease in appetite,
• Changes in eating habits
• Unexplained weight loss
• Need for money – stealing
• Chronic dishonesty
• Accidents
• Excessive need for privacy
• Excessive hyperactivity or talking
• Secretive or suspicious behaviour
• Sleeping all day
• Paranoia
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Erratic behaviour, violent temper
• Nervousness, irritability or mood swings
• Temper tantrums, resentful behaviour towards others
• Lack of motivation or discipline
• Change in friends, avoiding people you know, new drug using friends
• Loss of interest in important things in life
• Loss of interest in family school or work life
• Lack of care to look after yourself
• Possession of drug paraphernalia.