Alcohol and Chemical Abuse Treatment
Addiction Symptoms and Warning Signs
Alcohol Dependency Indicators
- Increase in ability to tolerate consumption
- Onset of memory blackouts
- Urgency of "first drink"
- Decrease in ability to stop drinking when others do
- Efforts to control repeatedly fail
- Avoidance of certain friends and family
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Drinking to relieve or avoid withdrawal
Other Substance Abuse Symptoms
- Abrupt changes in work attendance and quality of work
- Unusual flare-ups or outbursts of temper
- Withdrawal from responsibility
- Deterioration of physical appearance and grooming
- Association with known substance abusers
- Unusual borrowing of money
- Secretive behavior regarding actions and possessions
To schedule an intake assessment, call 1.800.215.2250.