Drug And Alcohol Rehab Services

Drug and alcohol rehab services is a no-cost public benefit service designed to help addicts, alcoholics, chronic relpase victims, and their families find effective treatment and intervention for alcoholism and drug addiction of the highest quality at no csot. There are thousands of drug and alcohol rehabilitation organizations in this county at the moment, and knowing which one to send yourloved one to is a daunting task. Does more expensive mean better drug treatment? Does a drug and alcohol treatment center that comes up #1 in a search in Yahoo mean it is the best treatment center for the addict? Is it because of the center's merit as a rehabilitation service provider, or a willingness to charge enough money for treatmet to be able to pay $35 to a search engine every time it is clicked to have that #1 position?

Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

The following is a list of questions to ask yourself regarding your use of drugs and/or alcohol. It is not intended to take the place of a clinical assessment. It is simply provided as food for thought. If you find that you are answering yes to even just a few of these questions, you may have a problem. Feel free to call us toll free at 1-800-811-1800 and speak with a member of our knowledgable assessment staff. The call is free of charge and completely confidential. We're here to help...

Have you ever been concerned about your drinking or drug use?

Has anyone ever made comments about your drinking or drug use?

Have you ever made promises to yourself to cut down or quit?

Has your drinking or drug use interfered with work or school?

Have you experienced financial problems because of your use of alcohol or drugs?

Have you had legal problems related to your use of alcohol or drugs?

Do people ever question you about why you drink or use?

Do you have feelings of remorse, guilt or shame following a period of using alcohol or drug use?

Do you drink or use drugs to escape from your worries?

Do you drink or use drugs to build your self-confidence?

Have you ever experienced loss of memory when drinking?

Do you drink or use drugs alone?

Is drinking or drug use harming your reputation?

Has drinking or drug use interfered with sleeping?

Has your drinking or drug use decreased your ambition?

Have you lost time from work because of drinking or drug use?

If you have answered YES to any one of the questions, chances are that you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs.

If you answered YES to any two questions, chances are that you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs.

If you answered YES to three or more questions, you definitely have a problem with alcohol or drugs.

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The following signs and symptoms have been compiled from various sources including the Center for Disease Control, the National Council on Substance Abuse and the U.S. Government. It is important to bear in mind that if a person shows any of the following symptoms, it does not automatically mean that he or she is using drugs. Some of these behaviors could be adolescent stress, symptoms of depression, physical illness, or several other problems. Whatever the cause, they may warrant attention, especially if they persist or if they occur repeatedly. Be sure to seek competent medical advice, a mental health professional or a licensed counselor.

Physical Signs

Loss of appetite, increase in appetite, any changes in eating habits, unexplained weight loss or gain.

Slowed or staggering walk; poor physical coordination.

Inability to sleep, awake at unusual times, unusual laziness.

Red, watery eyes; pupils larger or smaller than usual; blank stare.

Cold, sweaty palms; shaking hands.

Puffy face, blushing or paleness.

Smell of substance on breath, body or clothes.

Extreme hyperactivity; excessive talkativeness.

Runny nose; hacking cough.

Needle marks on lower arm, leg or bottom of feet.

Nausea, vomiting or excessive sweating.

Tremors or shakes of hands, feet or head.

Irregular heartbeat.

Behavioral Signs

Change in overall attitude/personality with no other identifiable cause.

Changes in friends; new hang-outs; sudden avoidance of old crowd; doesn't want to talk about new friends; friends are known drug users.

Change in activities or hobbies.

Drop in grades at school or performance at work; skips school or is late for school.

Change in habits at home; loss of interest in family and family activities.

Difficulty in paying attention; forgetfulness.

General lack of motivation, energy, self-esteem, "I don't care" attitude.

Sudden oversensitivity, temper tantrums, or resentful behavior.

Moodiness, irritability, or nervousness.

Silliness or giddiness.

Paranoia

Excessive need for privacy; unreachable.

Secretive or suspicious behavior.

Car accidents.

Chronic dishonesty.

Unexplained need for money, stealing money or items.

Change in personal grooming habits.

Possession of drug paraphernalia.