What Are The Common Behaviors of Addiction?

Understanding the Common Behaviors of Addiction Do you have a feeling that someone you love might be suffering from addiction, but you aren’t sure? People who have addictions will go to great lengths to cover them and remain in denial, so not knowing for sure is very common. That is why it is very important to know the common behaviors of addiction, especially if someone you love has a history of it. If you have a suspicion that someone you love is suffering from addiction, take note of these common behaviors of addiction. If they are exhibiting some or all of these, it is time to get help. Manipulation When someone is suffering from addiction, their brain has been rewired to require the substance in order to function. It takes time and patience in order to undo this process, something that a person suffering from addiction can do alone. Because of this, the brain will do just about anything to keep the supply coming, including manipulating other close loved ones. This is especially true with someone suffering from addiction is low on supply, feeling withdrawal symptoms, running low on money or is faced someone asking them to get help. Manipulation can come in many forms, such as lying, defensiveness and blame shifting. Lying Lying is often one of the first common behaviors of addiction to pop up. You may notice your loved one is lying about their whereabouts, what they spend their money on, whether or not they are high or who they have been hanging out with. If you are fin...
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