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Signs and symptoms of substance use disorders or addiction

Substance use disorders, or addiction, affects people of all ages. From teens to adults, addiction can harm not only the addict but their families as well.

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Are you concerned about your drinking or drug use?

The following CAGE Assessment is a 4 question screening about alcohol and/or drug use. If you answer yes to 1 or more questions, please call (920) 498-8600 or contact us today.

Have you ever felt you ought to cut down on your drinking or drug use?
Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking or drug use?
Have you felt bad or guilty about your drinking or drug use?
Have you ever had a drink or used drugs first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover (eye-opener)?

Signs and Symptoms in Adolescents and Adults

Deteriorating grades or lack of school attendance
Unexplained changes in personality or attitude
Change to a negative peer group
Underage drinking fines and other legal problems
Apparent drunkenness or hangovers
Unexplained depletion of liquor or medication supplies
Physical evidence such as liquor bottles, drug paraphernalia, pill containers
Theft from parents or siblings
Disrespect and unwillingness to follow rules or family structure
Disappearing for days at a time
Evidence of huffing – unexplained depletion of aerosol products, solvents, household cleaners
Changes in energy levels, appetites, sleep pattern and hygiene

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Complaints from family members or friends about drinking or drug use
Failed attempts to quit or cut back
Hiding the evidence of drinking or use
Increasing tolerance of alcohol or other substance
Legal charges such as driving while intoxicated or possession of drugs
Neglecting responsibilities in order to drink or use
Blackouts or memory lapses associated with use
Health, job, family life or financial issues resulting from use
Continued use even with negative consequences to health, job, family life or finances

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