Crack Addict Signs and Symptoms

Finding out that someone you love is struggling with a crack addiction can rock the very core of the strongest families.

Drug addiction is something that none of us want to come face to face with, yet many of us have been touched by addiction in some form or fashion in our lifetimes.

Some people find themselves thinking that something isn’t quite right with someone they love, but aren’t sure what the signs and symptoms are of crack or other drug addiction.  Awareness is the first step to tackling the addiction for what it is, and to planning a confrontation with the addict in order to urge them to face the problem and get help.

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* If you find pipes and other paraphernalia that could be used for smoking crack, then that is a strong sign that the person could be using crack. *

It doesn’t mean that if you find a crack pipe that the person is using, but it does increase the likelihood.   Other symptoms of crack addiction can be a sudden drop in weight, and no desire to eat.   Most crack addicts live for their next fix and the last thing they are thinking about is food.

* Many crack addicts show a decreased level of inhibition, which can range from socially to sexually.

When on the drug, you will notice that they suddenly start talking (rambling) a lot, and are maybe more provocative and sexual.  They also tend to have a sense of superiority and self-esteem and will display much more energy than normal.  Sleep patterns will also change and be decreased.

The symptoms of crack cocaine addiction are similar to many other addiction signs, such as a loss of focus, or inability to concentrate.  Most addicts are eventually unable to maintain a job and get fired as “chasing the high” becomes more important than being responsible.  This could trigger desperation that could possibly lead to stealing, even if that means from family members and loved ones.

* Usually drug addicts begin to distance themselves from family and friends because they don’t want anyone to “discover” their addiction.  They suddenly have a new set of friends, ones that no one else seems to know much about.  Most addicts are usually very sneakyand secretive when receiving phone calls, or disappearing outside of the home without giving an explanation as to where they are going. *

Remember that help is available for someone with a crack cocaine addiction or any drug or alcohol addiction. *All it takes is one phone call to begin the journey to recovery. *

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