All Of My Friends Use The Same Amount That I Use, Why Am I Being Singled Out?

While it may start out all fun and innocent, taking drugs or consuming a lot of alcohol when you are out with friends is a slippery slope. At first it’s just on the weekends and then it becomes more and more frequent until you are an every day user. Does this happen to everyone? No – it honestly doesn’t. But certain substances are highly addictive and even when it isn’t something you plan; you can easily find yourself battling an addiction that quickly consumes your entire life. So all of your friends use the same amount but you are being singled out as having a problem? It is probably because someone who cares about you is very concerned about the behavior they see in you when it comes to your drug or alcohol use and that is one of the main warning signs that you may have an addiction.

If you still feel that you do not have a problem, check out these warning signs of addiction and find out where you stand:

1.    The amount of drugs are alcohol you consume have significantly increased since you first started using
2.    You lie about or hide the fact that you are taking drugs or drinking and become defensive when asked about it
3.    You are doing poorly at work or in school due to your drug or alcohol use
4.    You have family members or friends who have told you they are worried about your drug or alcohol use
5.    You constantly think about the next time you will be able to take the drug or have a drink

These are just a handful of the warning signs of addiction and there are many more. When you are doing one or more of these things due to substance abuse, you aren’t simply being singled out. You have an addiction and need to seek professional treatment before things get any worse than they already are.

Once you admit that you have a problem and that it is out of your control, you can take the first step in getting better. It’s a journey – and on any journey you begin with just one step. Getting into detox and addiction treatment is the best way to move forward, as trying to stop on your own is very difficult and often makes things worse. Getting the support you need to stop using drugs or alcohol is just a phone call away.

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