EDUCATION IS PREVENTION –
June 2022 – Symptoms of use and abuse disorders and developing addictions include these behavioral changes:
- Impulse control issues
- Lack of motivation
- Disinterest in previous things that were of interest or brought joy
- Secretive behaviors
- Changes in social circles
- Mood changes, mania, depression, and irritability
- Unusually high levels of energy or lethargy
- Appetite changes and sudden weight loss
- Sleep disorders
- Anxiety and other mental disorders
- Changes in teeth and hair color
- Smelly breath
- Physical changes and disinterest in appearance
