Signs and Symptoms of Addiction - Addiction Recovery Resources, Inc.

Addiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, or behaviors, exhibit both physical and psychosocial symptoms. While individual experiences differ, all addictions exhibit some, if not all of these identifiable symptoms. Learn to spot the signs and symptoms of drug abuse and addiction before it’s too late.

Addiction is a brain disease that when left untreated, can result in damages to one’s self and support systems. There is help with effective treatment.

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Offering south Louisiana’s only complete continuum of drug and alcohol addiction treatment in a private setting, Addiction Recovery Resources, Inc is located minutes from New Orleans and is backed by nearly 20 years of patient success. Under the leadership of founder Dr. A. Kenison Roy, our medically-directed addiction treatment is based on the 12-step philosophy with an experienced treatment team focused on helping you and your loved ones break the chains of addiction.

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Physical Signs:

Loss of appetite, increase in appetite, any changes in eating habits, unexplained weight loss or gain
Slowed or staggering walk, poor physical coordination
Inability to sleep, awake at unusual times, unusual laziness
Red, watery eyes, pupils larger or smaller than usual, blank stare
Cold, sweaty palms, shaking hands
Puffy face, blushing or paleness
Smell of substance on breath, body or clothes
Extreme hyperactivity, excessive talking
Runny nose, hacking cough
Needle marks on lower arm, leg or bottom of feet
Nausea, vomiting or excessive sweating
Tremors or shakes of hands, feet or head
Irregular heartbeat

Behavioral Signs:

Change in overall attitude/personality with no other identifiable cause
Changes in friends, new hang-outs, sudden avoidance of old crowd, doesn’t want to talk about new friends, friends are known drug users
Change in activities or hobbies
Drop in grades at school or performance at work; skips school or is late for school
Change in habits at home, loss of interest in family and family activities
Difficulty in paying attention, forgetfulness
General lack of motivation, energy, self-esteem, “I don’t care” attitude
Sudden oversensitivity, temper tantrums, or resentful behavior
Moodiness, irritability, or nervousness
Silliness or giddiness
Paranoia
Excessive need for privacy, unreachable
Secretive or suspicious behavior
Car accidents
Chronic dishonesty
Unexplained need for money, stealing money or items
Change in personal grooming habits

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I am an educated professional who developed an opiate addiction after an injury. With my inability to control my addiction, I had fallen into a state of despair, guilt and moral bankruptcy. Through my 5 week residential stay I was able to interact with a group of wonderful staff who are committed to the recovery of others. I can honestly say I feel that I have received a great start for my future and it has taught me how to live life with a new and more positive outlook.

John M.Baton Rouge