| Are you suffering from drug abuse or know | | | | of desperation the abuser may turn to criminal |
| someone who is? The effects of drugs can take a | | | | activity to feed their habit. |
| toll on the abuser and the family and friends around | | | | Some common symptoms that are felt with drug |
| them. There are ways to identify the symptoms of | | | | addiction involve: |
| drug abuse and ways to cure the addiction. It may | | | | Poor Coordination |
| seem tough and for some it is a long road ahead, but | | | | Drowsiness |
| it can be beat. | | | | Hallucination, Confusion, Disorientation |
| Effects of Drug Abuse and Addiction | | | | Loss of Memory |
| The symptoms of drug abuse can be felt physically, | | | | Nausea |
| emotionally, and externally. | | | | Red Eyes |
| A person who is going through the addiction may not | | | | Irritability and Restlessness |
| realize how much they are affecting their health, | | | | Violent Behaviour |
| family, or work. | | | | Consistent Cravings For Drugs |
| A person addicted to drugs may be exposing | | | | Unable to Quit Drug Use on Own |
| themselves to the risk of infectious diseases like HIV | | | | Lack of Sleep or excessive sleep |
| and Hepatitis B through the use of shared needles. | | | | Sudden Fluctuation in Weight |
| Health problems such as lung disease, brain damage, | | | | Unfortunately some abusers will deny that they have |
| liver disease, lung disease and death from overdose | | | | a problem and rationalize the drug use. |
| can occur in heavy drug use. | | | | There are alternative ways to cure the addiction |
| The substance abuser may feel a lack in productivity | | | | naturally and safely. Herbal remedies, meditation |
| at work causing their work to suffer and potential | | | | methods and accupuncture techniques will significantly |
| job loss. Sometimes this can result in homelessness | | | | help. |
| which has become a factor for many drug users. Out | | | | |