addictive behavior
People who abuse substances often feel that their lives are out of control. Maintaining control becomes harder and harder the longer they have been abusing substances. People do desperate things to continue to appear normal. These desperate behaviors are called addictive behaviors- behaviors related to substance use. Sometimes these addictive behaviors occur only when people are using or moving toward using. Recognize when you begin to engage in these behaviors. Thats when you know to start fighting extra hard to move away from relapse.
Which of these behaviors do you think are related to your drug or alcohol use?
lying
stealing
being irresponsible (for example, not meeting family or work commiments)
being unreliable ( for example, being late for appointements, breaking promises)
being careless about health and grooming
getting sloppy in housekeeping
behaving impulsively ( without thinking)
behaving compulsively (for example, too much eating, working, sex)
changing work habits (working more, less, not at all, new job, change in hours)
losing interest in things
isolating
missing or being late for treatment
using other drugs or alcohol
stopping prescribed medication