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

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