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How Can I tell
if a Friend or a Loved One has a problem with Alcohol, Marijuana, or
Other Illicit Drugs?
Sometimes it is tough to
tell. Most people won't walk up to someone they're close to and ask for
help. In fact, they will probably do everything possible to deny or hide
the problem. But, there are certain warning signs that may indicate that a
family member or friend is using drugs and drinking too much alcohol.
If your friend or loved
one has one or more of the following signs he or she may have a problem with
drugs or alcohol:
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Getting high on drugs or
getting drunk on a regular basis.
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Lying about things, or the
amount of drugs or alcohol they are using.
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Avoiding you and others in
order to get high or drunk.
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giving up activities they
used to do such as sports, homework, or hanging out with friends who don't
use drugs or drink.
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having to use more marijuana
or other illicit drugs to get same effect.
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Constantly talking about
using drugs or drinking.
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Believing that in order to
have fun they need to drink or use marijuana or other illicit drugs.
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Pressuring others to use
drugs or alcohol
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getting into trouble with
the law.
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Taking risks, including
sexual risks and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs.
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Feeling run-down, hopeless,
depressed or even suicidal.
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Suspension from school for
an alcohol- or drug-related incident.
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Missing work or poor
performance because of drinking or drug use.
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