Substance misuse and drug addiction are increasingly common here in Hollywood and across the United States. Drug addiction disproportionately affects the LGBTQ community, and many community members struggle to find safe treatment options. Mental health, toxic relationships, and prejudice can lead many people to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Learning to spot the signs of drug addiction can be the first step toward helping someone you love recover.
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, call La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center today. As Hollywood, California’s leading LGBTQ drug detox program, we have the treatment plan to help. Call us now to learn more our Hollywood, California drug detox program by calling us at888.903.9898 today.
Common Signs of Drug Addiction
Addiction is treatable. For many, addiction is connected to mental health. By diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health disorders, someone’s addiction triggers will dissipate. Most habit-forming substances like drugs and alcohol lead to addiction because they release high levels of dopamine in the brain, creating a dopamine-reward effect. When the brain receives dopamine, it will often want more, especially if someone’s mental health is struggling. Over time, substance abuse reduces natural dopamine production leading to addiction. Some of the most common drug addiction signs can be easy to spot.
Behavioral Changes
While someone is high on a substance, they may experience manic or depressive symptoms. Stimulants will cause mania, while drugs like benzos and opioids will cause someone to become tired, mellow, and confused. When drugs wear off, someone may exhibit the opposite behavior. Drug cravings can cause anger, agitation, and aggressive behavior. Self-isolation, avoidant behavior, and changes in work or school performance are common signs of addiction.
Sleep Patterns
Changes in sleep can be signs of addiction. If someone is sleeping at odd hours, hardly sleeping, or sleeping a lot, they may be abusing drugs. If someone falls asleep, seems confused, or is fatigued, they may be intoxicated.
Changes in Hygiene
Self-care is often one of the first things to change when someone develops an addiction. Taking care of themselves can be difficult for those also struggling with mental health disorders. Changes in personal grooming, eating habits, and overall hygiene can signify someone struggling with addiction.
Intoxication
Appearing intoxicated is one of the most apparent signs someone you love is struggling with drug addiction. Mood swings, trouble concentrating, erratic behavior, paranoia, confusion, and a lack of coordination can all be visible signs of intoxication.
When someone is also living with a co-occurring mental health disorder, drug addiction can develop more quickly with more intense signs and symptoms. If someone you love abuses drugs, they will probably hide drug or alcohol abuse. Significant shifts in mood, theft, financial trouble, and weight changes can also be visible signs of drug addiction.
Begin LGBTQ Drug Detox in Hollywood, California, Today with La Fuente
If someone in your life shows signs of addiction, it’s time to get help. Do not let a loved one quit cold turkey. Call the team at La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center for support. Our inclusive Hollywood, California drug detox center treats:
- Alcohol addiction
- Party drug dependency
- Heroin addiction
- Opioid addiction
- Meth addiction
- Other prescription drug addictions
With dual diagnosis treatment, our program is on the cutting edge of LGBTQ mental health and addiction treatment. Our residential detox programs give clients a safe space to begin recovery. With medical supervision, individual and group therapy, and aftercare like alum programs and sober living, we have the program to help your loved one recover. Whether they’re ready for residential or outpatient drug detox, our compassionate staff is here to help. Don’t wait. Call La Fuente today to learn more and get started with inclusive drug detox today. Reach out to our staff now at 888.903.9898.
