Behavior Symptoms Of Drug Addiction

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Health Encyclopedia: Drug Abuse And Dependence

Alternative Names

Drug addiction; Addiction - drug; Dependence on drugs


Symptoms

Some of the symptoms and behaviors of drug dependence include:

  • Confusion
  • Continuing to use drugs even when health, work, or family are being harmed
  • Episodes of violence
  • Hostility when confronted about drug dependence
  • Lack of control over drug abuse - being unable to stop or reduce alcohol intake
  • Making excuses to use drugs
  • Missing work or school, or a decrease in performance
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