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ADDICTION

Diagnosable: Has recognizable and treatable symptoms

Primary: (Pre-Occupation-As the dependent becomes increasingly pre-occupied with his/her drug – one of the early warning signs- other areas of his/her life become affected.

Progressive-The symptoms which develop become increasingly more serious and devastating-It gets worse

Chronic- no cure but there treatment for remission

Terminal- Left untreated, chemical dependency is terminal and results in premature deaths

MANIFESTED BY

  • Loss of Control
  • Tolerance
  • Consequences

ABUSE

Definition:  Preoccupied with alcohol/drugs and uses 2-3 a week and on weekends

Signs/Symptoms:

  • Increased Tolerance
  • Has less control over Choice
  • Ritual for using are established
  • Become more ingenious about hiding use from parents
  • Solitary use may begin
  • Self Imposed rules are modified and more exceptions are allowed
  • Makes repeated promises about cutting down or quitting
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