Identifying Signs of AddictionWhile drug and alcohol use and abuse manifest themselves in different ways, they share a number of common signs and symptoms.Often, addicts and alcoholics are the last to know that they have a problem, because they cannot see the outward signs of addiction. They attempt to hide their use from loved ones, escaping to a “safe” space such as a bar after work, or a spot in the garage where they can be alone to drink or use. The addict believes that he or she is keeping the drug or alcohol use secret from everyone else, when in fact, the physical and behavioral signs of addiction are often immediately apparent.
Here, I’ll walk through a list of the most common signs and symptoms of addiction.
Isolation
