What is Addiction?

Drug use & Alcohol Use Signs & Symptoms of an Addict

Who is an Addict?

  • When you go from bragging about how much you drink to hiding it.
  • An addict lives to use and uses to live.
  • When drug and alcohol use takes on a life of its own, an addict is born.
  • Continued drug use and alcohol use despite negative consequences.
  • Inability to stop drug use and alcohol use.
  • Interpersonal conflicts or isolation.
  • Drug and alcohol use for relief of emotions/ feelings.
  • Routine, binge or excessive drug and alcohol use.
  • Denial of problem chemical use despite evidence.

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