The table below is intended to provide a broad and general examination of some of the signs and symptoms
that are often associated with drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and/or depression. The self-tests, included on this
site may also serve to provide additional insight into alcohol or drug addiction or mental problems.
| Family |
Physical |
Community |
Office |
Professional |
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Withdrawal from
activities |
Multiple complaints |
Decrease in
community affairs |
Disorganized
appointment schedule |
Inappropriate behavior, moods |
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| Frequent absences |
Increased use of prescription medication |
Change of friends, acquaintances |
Hostile behavior to
staff and/or clients |
Decreasing quality of performance |
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| Frequent arguments; child/spousal abuse |
Increased
hospitalizations |
Drunk & disorderly,
DUI arrests |
"Locked door" syndrome (using it at work) |
Inappropriate pleadings, decisions |
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| Family members display codependent behaviors |
Frequent visits to physicians, dentists |
Loss of confidence in attorney by community leaders |
Borrowing money from co-workers, staff |
Co-workers and staff "gossip" about changes in behavior |
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Children engage in abnormal, antisocial, or illegal activities
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Personal hygiene,
dress deteriorate |
Involvement with place
of worship changes |
Frequently sick |
Malpractice and disciplinary claims |
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| Sexual problems (impotence, affair) |
Accidents, trauma, ER visits |
Sexual promiscuity |
Frequent unexplained absences |
Missed hearings, appointments, depositions |
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| Separation/ divorce (initiated by spouse) |
Serious emotional crisis |
Isolation from
support systems |
Clients begin to complain to associates, staff |
Loss of clients, practice, respect |
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