Warning Signs

• Changes in job or school performance
• Unexplained changes in eating or sleeping habits
• Dishonesty or stealing
• Loss of old friends; new friends are known to drink or use drugs
• Neglect of personal appearance
• Suicidal ideations or threats
• Increased drinking or use of other drugs
• Blackouts
• Taking more medications than prescribed
• Hostility and lack of cooperativeness
• Withdrawal, isolation, depression, or fatigue
• Drinking or using drugs alone or in isolation
• Increased tolerance to alcohol and other drugs
• Drinking more than intended
• Bargaining with God at 2 am while trying to get home