Signs that may Indicate an Addiction
- erratic behavior
- difficulty meeting responsibilities or obligations previously met
- money or valuables disappearing from the home
- pain pills disappearing
- hollowed out pens
- burn marks on the tips of pens
- burnt spoons
- changes in mood, attitude or concentration
- anxiety that appears unrelated to a specific event or concern
- withdrawal from friends, family or activities
- changes in physical appearance (e.g., weight loss, scabs and sores, tremors, bloodshot or glassy eyes)
- change in friends or spending time with friends who concern you
- odd sleeping patterns
- your instinct is telling you to be worried, even if you don't know why, and it tells you this more than once
