Signs of Substance Use Disorders

Signs of Addiction:

  • Continued use despite negative consequences (physical, legal, social, occupational, financial and emotional effects)
  • Failed attempts at stopping chemical use
  • Interpersonal conflicts and/or isolation
  • Use of chemical for relief of emotions/ feelings
  • Hunger for or craving for the chemical
  • Routine or sporadic excessive (binge) chemical use
  • Denial of problem chemical use despite evidence of such
  • Reliance upon the chemical for pleasure or relaxation

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