Do you know someone who has an amphetamine addiction? If so, you may be unsure as to what you can do to help this person. You may need to learn more about addiction or how to handle difficult situations related to the addiction before you can do much for your loved one or friend.
Signs/Symptoms of Amphetamine Addiction
You might not be 100% sure the person in your life has an addiction to this drug. Maybe, they are acting odd, but you aren’t sure what is going on. You could suspect an addiction, though. To better determine whether this person has an amphetamine addiction, there are some signs and symptoms you should look for:
- Taking more amphetamines than intended
- Driving while under the influence of drugs
- Having relationship issues due to drug use
- Not taking care of their responsibilities because they are high
- Giving up personal interests to get high
- Spending a lot of money trying to find and use drugs
- Stress and anxiety due to not having the drug
- Going through withdrawal symptoms when they don’t use the drug
If your friend or loved one is displaying these signs, it would be a good idea to talk to them about their amphetamine use. You might be surprised that they were hoping someone would talk to and help them. On the other hand, though, they may be less forthcoming and it may take time for them to see that they need to get treatment help for addiction.
Confronting the Addiction Not the Person
You might be wondering how you will talk to your friend or loved one about amphetamine addiction. Maybe you want to give them a piece of your mind and tell them about all the ways they are hurting themselves and others. This type of confrontation generally doesn’t go very well when talking to someone who has an addiction. It is most important to recognize the addiction as a disease and confront it from that point of view. Your loved one or friend isn’t necessarily a bad person. The addictive behaviors and habits are taking over their life. They will like