The following symptoms are prime examples of the progression of addiction with drugs and alcohol for you or a loved one in addition and the affects it has on the family. If you notice any of these symptoms feel free to take our online self-assessment or contact a trained professional for assistance at (281) 941-5106.
| IN THE USER | IN THE FAMILY |
| Increased tolerance; using more to get same effect | Increased tolerance to user’s behaviors |
| Blackouts | Suppression; family blocks out their perceptions |
| Euphoric recall is focus; recalls highs not painful consequences | Minimizing. “Things aren’t that bad.” |
| Sneaks substance; hides evidence | Plays detective; searches for evidence of substances |
| Preoccupied with using | Preoccupied with the user |
| Gulps drinks | Urgency of situation increases – prods for promise to stop using |
| Denies there’s a problem | Family tries to hide problem from those outside the family |
| Develops alibi system | May confront or nag user while at same time makes excuses for the user |
| Alternates between aggression when using and remorse afterwards | Alternates between blaming, shaming and lashing out and feeling guilty |
| Tries to control or stop using without help | Tries to control or stop the user from drinking without help |
| Feels shame for not being able to stop | Feels shame they can’t stop the user |
| Loses friends | Family becomes isolated |
| Experiences severe physical symptoms – digestive, sleep, etc | Experiences severe physical symptoms – ulcers, headaches, nervous breakdowns, etc |
| Seeks help OR deteriorates physically and emotionally | Seeks help OR deteriorates physically and emotionally |
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