The Psychological Warning Signs of Drug Abuse

If you have noticed that someone you care about has been acting strangely and you are concerned that they may have fallen victim to drug addiction and abuse, there are certain signs that you can look for to confirm your suspicions. In particular, there are several psychological warning signs that would indicate an individual is struggling with addition. To learn more, continue reading.

Changes in Personality and Mood

One of the first indicators of drug abuse is a change in overall attitude or personality. If your friend or family member suddenly starts behaving differently than the norm, you should consider this a potential sign that they are using drugs. For example, if your friend was usually a happy and positive person but is suddenly really depressed or negative, you may want to talk to them and find out what's going on to see if you can help.

Another sign of drug abuse could be sudden changes in mood. A person may go from laughing, sometimes at nothing at all, to exhibiting an angry outburst. An individual may swing from one mood to the next rapidly, such as from hyperactivity to agitation, or there could be strange moods and irritability that are not the norm for that person.

Lack of Motivation and Drive

Another psychological sign of substance abuse could be a lack of motivation or a lack of drive. Your friend may no longer be interested in the same things that they used to enjoy, and may therefore only want to stay home and avoid doing anything fun or different.

An individual who is addicted to drugs may also appear spaced out or lethargic more often than not. This, too, makes it harder for them to be motivated about things and people that they used to care about.

Also, those who abuse drugs tend to have an inability to remain focused, which could make it difficult for them to stay in school or succeed at work. Suddenly not performing as successfully as before could be a sign of substance abuse.

Exhibiting a Lot of Negative Emotions

A lot of negative emotions can also indicate drug use. For example, individuals may find themselves feeling really anxious, fearful, or even paranoid, even if there aren't apparent reasons to feel that way. People who are addicted to drugs may also appear more withdrawn than usual and may end up keeping to themselves more often than spending time with others. Ultimately, these negative emotions can come out of nowhere, but they take over the addict's personality and are easily recognized by those around them.

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Hypnosis is a Substitute for Medical Marijuana

From Kelly Woods Blog

Recent statistics from the State of Colorado reveal that there is a big increase in the number of young males utilizing medical marijuana for such complaints as chronic pain, sleep improvement, relaxation and anxiety, among other uses. In fact, a large percentage of these patients are actually manifesting symptoms

in order to qualify for their MM cards. 

Understanding the power of the imagination to create and maintain physical conditions, I worry about these young men! The subconscious mind does not differentiate between real and imaginary. Try it for yourself: imagine, for a moment, biting into a tangy, juicy lemon! Did you immediately salivate or even feel that weird tingle in your jaw? That's the super-charged power of thought facilitating physiological responses and it happens on an unconscious level, all the time.

The good news for people who might be concerned about using medical marijuana for addressing some of those mentioned issues is that hypnosis is an excellent substitute. Research shows that entering the "rest and digest" state of trance, even on a light level, promotes the release of the same feel-good chemicals that getting stoned on pot does!

Hypnosis is side-effect free, it's safe and it's legal. Beyond the initial

consulting fee, hypnosis is a modality a person can use for free, for as long as they choose A qualified hypnotist such as myself can teach you how to help yourself feel better.