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Posted by: Hanna B on 2009-12-21, 03:44:35
It is important to know the signs of heroin addiction but you should really be looking for a decent rehab program. Here are several common signs of heroin addiction: * Dry mouth * Droopy appearance, as if extremities are "heavy " * Alternately wakeful and drowsy * Disorientation, poor mental functioning * Signs of injection; infections * Shallow breathing * Euphoria * Drowsiness * Constricted pupils * Nausea * Unkempt appearance/ hygiene issues * Missing cash/ valuables, stealing/ borrowing money * Change in performance, academic or otherwise * Drug paraphernalia * Apathy and/ or lethargy * Possession of unexplained valuables * Runny nose * Lying/ deception * Change in friends * Little or no motivation * Ignores consequences of chosen behaviors * Withdrawal from usual friends, activities, or interests * Eyes appear "lost " or have faraway look * Slurred speech * Loss of interest in usual, healthy activities * No interest in future plans * Broken commitments * Hostility towards others * Unexplained absences at work, school or family events * Poor self-image * Running away * Difficulty in maintaining employment |
