10 Signs Of Drug Addiction My Parents Missed
Here are ten signs of drug addiction my parents missed that I wish they had noticed.
1.) Changes in behavior:
I was a well behaved rule abiding teenager. Kept good grades, held a full time job, did my chores. I started acting out, coming home late and my grades plummeted.
2.) Lying
To cover up my mistakes I would lie so I wouldn’t get into so much trouble. Flat tire, alarm didn’t go off or my watch stopped.
3.) Up late at night:
My poison was meth amphetamine and I did not sleep at night, my mom would ask why i was up and I would say that I had a stomach ache or had cramps and couldn’t sleep.
4.) Weight loss:
I started loosing weight and went from a size 12 down to a size 2. I conveniently had my wisdom teeth extracted and blamed it on that. The flu was a good excuse for not eating.
5.) Isolation:
I wouldn’t come out of my room or would come home from work and act tired, then pretend to be asleep until everyone went to bed.
6.) Volatile Temper:
Lack of sleep and good nutrition makes for a grumpy girl. I was very even-tempered but due to my use would get very angry and explode.
7.) Abandoning Hobbies:
Things I use to enjoy and friends who had similar interests were abandoned for my friends I could party and use with.
8.) Loss of Goals:
Before my use I had goals for college and wanted to explore things I could do with my life. After I became addicted I didn’t graduate or go to college. I abandoned all my plans for my future.
9.) Broke:
I depleted my savings and started living paycheck to paycheck. I had always saved my money and before I knew it, my money went up my nose.
10.) Appearance:
Before the drugs I was well dressed and not a hair out of place and after I no longer got ready in the morning. I adopted a haggard appearance. My eyes had dark circles and I wore shades even when it was dark out.
Long story short, look at the changes in behavior and lack of interest in things your child has always enjoyed. Changes in friends and routines that your child has always done. Drastic changes means something is different and you as a parent needs to figure out what it is. Talk to your child and let them know you care. The drugs took over my life and I hurt the only people who ever mattered to me. I ended up in jail and got help, best thing that ever happened to me. Love yourself and forgive yourself it can be better you can be better if you put the work into it. The stories I could tell of my plight would amaze you I’m still alive. God has a plan for me and this is my purpose. Don’t do it, not even once, it will ruin you.
