Warning Signs of Addiction

Everyone is unique, but there are common warning signs that you or your loved one may be struggling with a substance use disorder:

• Craving or obsessing over a substance
• Using more than intended
• Trying to stop or cutdown on a particular substance
• Struggling with relationships
• Withdrawing from hobbies and recreational activities
• Spending a lot of time alone, avoiding family and friends
• Inability to stop using a substance, even in hazardous situations
• Calling in sick or late to work frequently
• Needing more and more of a substance to reach the same “high”
• Denying there is a problem