Are you concerned that someone is addicted?

Are you concerned that someone you know has a problem with addiction to a substance or behavior? How do you know for sure? Here are seven sign and symptoms that will help you decide if this is true. Tell us how you have dealt with this problem by leaving a comment below.

clipped from tlc.howstuffworks.com When you discover that a friend or family member has a problem with drugs or alcohol, it often comes as a huge surprise to you. But secrecy is the drug on which addiction thrives, so it's not really that odd that you were in the dark. Addiction grows worse over a sustained period of time, and there are some indicators that may give you an idea something is wrong with your loved one before the bottom falls out. Here are seven signs you should look for if you suspect someone you love has a problem with drugs or alcohol. 7: Change in Behavior 6: Change in Friends 5: Occupational Issues 4: Legal Issues 3: Family Strain 2: Physical Changes 1: Personality Changes

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