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bluidkiti
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:27 am Post subject: Drug Addictions - Signs and Symptoms


Signs and Symptoms

Behavior characteristics associated with substance abuse

* Abrupt changes in work or school attendance, quality of work, work output, grades, discipline.
* Unusual flare-ups or outbreaks of temper.
* Withdrawal from responsibility.
* General changes in overall attitude.
* Deterioration of physical appearance and grooming.
* Wearing of sunglasses at inappropriate times.
* Continual wearing of long-sleeved garments particularly in hot weather or reluctance to wear short sleeved attire when appropriate.
* Association with known substance abusers.
* Unusual borrowing of money from friends, co-workers or parents.
* Stealing small items from employer, home or school.
* Secretive behavior regarding actions and possessions; poorly concealed attempts to avoid attention and suspicion such as frequent trips to storage rooms, restroom, basement, etc.
http://addictions.org/signs.htm


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