Withdrawal symptoms hit the addicted person when he r she is physically addicted and tries to refrain from abusing it. Diarrhea, shivering including a general bad feeling are typical symptoms seen in physically addicted people.
When a person starts completely relying on one or more substances to get through the day, they have crossed the threshold from abuse to addiction. It is their hunger for the substance that now dominates every single aspect of their lives. Using the addictive is no longer a matter of choice. It becomes a requirement of their life.
Addiction Warning Signs
The most blatant sign is the constant need to use a specific substance to deal with everything. Yet, numerous other indicators, such changes in mood or weight gain or loss, can point to a potential addiction. There are several indicators of someone being physically or psychologically addicted to one or more substances.
Psychological warning signs
- Using addictive substances to forget specific problems or relax
- Withdrawing from family and friends
- Keeping secrets from them
- Losing interest in once-important activities
- Having issues with schoolwork, such as slipping grades or absences
- Changing friendships, such as spending a lot of time with drug-using friends
- Stealing or selling possessions in order to afford drugs
- Failing to succeed.
Physical indicators
- Altered sleeping patterns
- Trembling or feeling ill after quitting
- Needing to consume more of the substance to have the same effects
- Altered eating patterns, including weight gain or loss.
Helping Others
Several people believe they can solve the issue on their own, but this rarely happens. Locate a confidant with whom you may speak about what happens if you overdose. At first, talking to a friend or someone your own age can prove to be helpful. It will be your best bet to seek support from an adult. You might wish to speak with a school counselor, relative, doctor, favorite teacher, or religious leader if you are unable to do so with your parents.
