Warning Signs of Drug Substance Use Disorder
- Personality changes when using.
- Loss of interest in family/social/personal matters.
- Loss of interest in former pursuits.
- Resents suggestions to cut down or is hostile toward people who do not approve of his/her using.
- Forgets appointments/plans and/or changes schedule in order to use.
- Has become negative and less tolerant.
- Angers easily or is frequently irritable.
- Denies negative consequences from using.
- Frequently seems preoccupied or has more difficulty concentrating on important matters.
- Seems to blame others for his/her behaviors or problems.
- Manipulates others to accommodate his/her using.
Warning Signs of Alcohol Substance Use Disorder
- Personality changes when drinking.
- Loss of interest in family/social/personal matters.
- Loss of interest in former pursuits.
- Resents suggestions to cut down or is hostile toward people who do not approve of his/her drinking.
- Forgets appointments/plans and/or changes schedule in order to drink.
- Has become negative and less tolerant.
- Angers easily or is frequently irritable.
- Denies negative consequences from drinking.
- Frequently seems preoccupied or has more difficulty concentrating on important matters.
- Seems to blame others for his/her behaviors or problems.
- Manipulates others to accommodate his/her drinking.
Warning Signs of Sexual Substance Use Disorder
- Have you ever thought you needed help for your sexual thinking or behavior?
- Do you resort to sex to escape, relieve anxiety, or because you can’t cope?
- Do you feel guilt, remorse, or depression afterward?
- Has your pursuit of sex become more compulsive?
- Does it interfere with relations with your spouse?
- Do you keep going from one relationship or lover to another?
- Does pursuit of sex cause you to act careless with regard to the welfare of yourself, your family or others?
- Do you lose time from work for it?
- Do you turn to a lower environment when pursuing sex?
If any of these warning signs apply to you or a family member, it may mean there is a substance use disorder and assistance is needed. For further guidance please call Rimrock at (406) 248-3175.
