| Drug abuse is a very common problem these | | | | quick enough and you just want life to adjust to |
| days. It is important to know the warning signs of | | | | your speed, chewing on your lip is also common |
| someone who is using drugs. The faster you | | | | with meth use. When you are on pills and |
| catch the problem the easier the recovery and | | | | marijuana (downers) you just laugh and nothing |
| the less consequences. | | | | matters. Being aware of changes in behavior is |
| A lot of people have addictive personalities before | | | | important. |
| they start using drugs. They could possibly spend | | | | Changes in appetite are also very common with |
| too much money or eat too much food and they | | | | substance abuse. When using substances you |
| eventually see that they can get comfort also | | | | either lose your appetite or feel overly hungry, |
| from drugs as well. | | | | depending on the substance. This can be very |
| One thing to look for is a loss of interest in things | | | | harmful to your body because of the lack of |
| that are normally something they like doing. When | | | | nutrition. |
| you are on substances you don't care about | | | | Poor hygiene is another result of substance abuse. |
| anything and you certainly don't want to be | | | | Many changes take place in your body and mind |
| around other people who might notice you are | | | | when you start neglecting yourself. It seems like |
| "high" and criticize you. Eventually nothing except | | | | nothing matters except the substance. |
| getting high makes you happy. | | | | It's important to research the many warning signs |
| Another thing to watch for is the way they are | | | | of substance abuse, being aware is vital to |
| acting. For a few examples, when people are on | | | | starting recovery. Once you are aware then you |
| methamphetamine they are fidgety and they're | | | | can begin the steps it takes to get better. If you |
| eyes are dilated, they may seem agitated or | | | | or your loved one suffers from chemical |
| bothered. When people are on pills or marijuana | | | | dependency, there is a solution and many people |
| (downers) they may be very laid back and hard | | | | who are willing to help; you just have to really |
| to bother. When on meth you feel like nothing is | | | | want the help. |