Recognising the Signs
These are some of the signs of a drink problem:
- Getting drunk regularly
- Unable to stop drinking when you start
- Needing to drink more for the same effect
- Losing interest in hobbies because of drinking
- Drinking alone
- Making excuses to drink
- Letting people down as a result of drinking
- Smelling of alcohol during the day
- Feeling guilty about drinking
- Shaking in the morning
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These are some of the signs of a drug problem:
- loss of appetite
- Unusually sleepy or unable to sleep at night
- Bouts of talkative behaviour
- Being unusually irritable, aggressive and even violent
- Changing moods, from happy and bright to moody and confused for no apparent reason
- Telling lies or acting secretively
- Changing friendship patterns
- Losing interest in hobbies and sports
- Money or valuables disappearing from home
- Getting into trouble with the police for unruly behaviour and dishonesty
- Unusual spots, sores and marks on the body, arms or around the mouth and nose
- Stains and chemical smells on clothing and about the body
- Slurring of speech, memory loss and confusion
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