Alcohol and Chemical Abuse

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Alcohol abuse or the use of any mood-altering drug can cause serious problems. Problems with drug or alcohol abuse may come from an attempt at self-medicating for mental health problems such as anxiety or depression. People may have genetic tendencies or were raised in an environment around alcoholics or drug abusers. It may be some combination of different factors leading to the problem.

Drinking is a common part of culture, but the line between socially drinking and a drinking problem is a fine one. Even casual alcohol or drug use can lead to an addiction, which can create problems physically, emotionally, and mentally.

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Some possible signs of alcohol abuse

  • Guilt or shame about drinking
  • Never can stick to just one or two drinks
  • Drinking is causing relationship problems
  • Hiding drinking habits from others
  • Loved ones have expressed worry about habits
  • Drinking to feel better or relax
  • Using alcohol when it’s dangerous such as while driving or taking other medication
  • Getting arrested for DUI or disorderly conduct
  • Neglecting responsibilities

Alcohol abuse often leads to alcohol addiction. Either way many problems are similar, but alcoholism is when the body becomes chemically dependent on alcohol.

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Beyond casual use of drugs or alcohol, the body will start to build up a tolerance, where the body needs more of the substance to experience the same effects. Then without the chemical, the body will experience withdrawal, which can involve anxiety, shaking, sweating, nausea, insomnia, depression, irritability, and more.

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Some signs of drug addiction

  • Relationships are being negatively affected
  • Taking risks while using drugs such as using dirty needles, driving
  • Experiencing symptoms of withdrawal if without the chemical
  • Using even though it’s damaging your life
  • Neglecting responsibilities
  • Getting arrested for DUI or other legal troubles
  • Feeling powerless to stop
  • Thoughts revolve around using and figuring out how to get more of the drug
  • No longer participating in activities you once enjoyed