Here are some of the psychological, social and physical signs:
Psychological:
- Addiction itself is a psychological issue which results in the inability to stop using
- Ignoring health problems
- A coping mechanism
- Obsessions
- Taking risks with health and personal safety
Social:
- Priorities change – not being to participate in social things because of their addiction
- Dropping hobbies
- Solitude & secrecy
- Denial
- Financial problems
- Problems with the law
Physical:
- Withdrawal symptoms – shivering, cravings, constipation, seizures, sweating and violence
- Losing weight
- Damage to the body and possible diseases
- Insomnia