Monday, June 1, 2009

Mental and emotional signs of abuse and addiction

Abuse and addiction also affect mood, as drugs are abused for the temporary good feelings they provide. These feelings can vary depending on the drug used. Some mental and emotional signs include:

* Cycles of being unusually talkative, “up” and cheerful, with seemingly boundless energy.
* Increased irritability, agitation and anger
* Unusual calmness, unresponsiveness or looking “spaced out”
* Apathy and depression
* Paranoia, delusions
* Temporary psychosis, hallucinations
* Lowered threshold for violence

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