When you break it down, initially, drug abuse seems extremely.  You may even find yourself wondering why your loved one would want to choose drugs over you and the rest of their family.  This is especially difficult if you are married or in a relationship with someone who is addicted to drugs.  Not only can drugs be emotionally draining, but it can put a financial strain on a relationship- especially if that person is in trouble with the law because of rampant drug abuse.  With that being said, how do you know if your loved one is addicted to drugs?  The following are the five (5) “Ifs” of Addiction:

The 5 Ifs of Addiction

1. If he spends most of his sober time thinking about the substance of choice, to the point that it distracts him from other things.
2. If he comes up with ways to structure events around things that may get in the way of using or drinking.
3. If he uses/drinks, it creates problems in his life (financial, physical, emotional or spiritual) — but he continues to use or drink.
4. If his behavior when he is under the influence is totally out of character, negatively affects others and he have blank spots (called blackouts). The lack of control means the substance now controls him and this is no longer a choice.
5. If he needs to use/drink more to get the same feeling or “high,” he is developing a tolerance to it. His body is growing used to the substance, which is never a good sign.

Hope for the Future

Coming to terms with addiction is a very big step but it’s not something that has to be done alone. The support of family and loved ones plays a crucial role in making that admission then following through to get the care you or your loved one needs for his or her drug addiction.

For more information about drug and alcohol recovery, or to learn more about our 30 day drug and alcohol rehab program, contact Mark Houston Recovery today!

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When you break it down, initially, drug abuse seems extremely.  You may even find yourself wondering why your loved one would want to choose drugs over you and the rest of their family.  This is especially difficult if you are married or in a relationship with someone who is addicted to drugs.  Not only can drugs be emotionally draining, but it can put a financial strain on a relationship- especially if that person is in trouble with the law because of rampant drug abuse.  With that being said, how do you know if your loved one is addicted to drugs?  The following are the five (5) “Ifs” of Addiction:

The 5 Ifs of Addiction

1. If he spends most of his sober time thinking about the substance of choice, to the point that it distracts him from other things.
2. If he comes up with ways to structure events around things that may get in the way of using or drinking.
3. If he uses/drinks, it creates problems in his life (financial, physical, emotional or spiritual) — but he continues to use or drink.
4. If his behavior when he is under the influence is totally out of character, negatively affects others and he have blank spots (called blackouts). The lack of control means the substance now controls him and this is no longer a choice.
5. If he needs to use/drink more to get the same feeling or “high,” he is developing a tolerance to it. His body is growing used to the substance, which is never a good sign.

Hope for the Future

Coming to terms with addiction is a very big step but it’s not something that has to be done alone. The support of family and loved ones plays a crucial role in making that admission then following through to get the care you or your loved one needs for his or her drug addiction.

For more information about drug and alcohol recovery, or to learn more about our 30 day drug and alcohol rehab program, contact Mark Houston Recovery today!

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