It’s important to understand that accurately diagnosing addiction requires professional evaluation. However, here are some common signs and behaviors that may indicate potential substance abuse or addiction:

Changes in Behavior:

• Increased Secrecy: Withdrawing from social activities, spending more time alone, or being secretive about their whereabouts.
• Changes in Mood: Frequent mood swings, irritability, anxiety, or depression.
• Changes in Appearance: Neglecting personal hygiene, sudden weight loss or gain, bloodshot eyes, or unusual smells on their breath or clothing.
• Changes in Relationships: Strained relationships with family and friends, arguments, or isolation.
• Changes in Finances: Financial difficulties, unexplained debt, or missing money.
• Changes in Priorities: Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home.
• Legal Problems: Frequent encounters with law enforcement due to substance-related offenses.

Physical Signs:

• Physical Symptoms: Tremors, sweating, nausea, or other withdrawal symptoms.
• Tolerance: Needing to consume increasing amounts of the substance to achieve the same effects.
• Withdrawal: Experiencing physical or psychological distress when attempting to reduce or stop use.

Psychological Signs:

Continued Use Despite Negative Consequences: Continuing to use the substance despite experiencing harm to their health, relationships, or finances.

Cravings: Intense urges or desires to use the substance.

Loss of Control: Difficulty limiting the amount of substance used once consumption begins.