Red Flags for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

• Has attempted unsuccessfully to cut down or control the amount of alcohol or drug use
• Gets annoyed when someone asks how much alcohol or drug has been used
• Continued drinking/drug use despite guilt or problems with health, relationships, work or the law
• Feels a need to use alcohol or other substance in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms or steady one's nerves (Eye opener)
• Some commonly abused drugs: Alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, opiates