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Sign and Symptoms of Chemical Dependency

With thanks to G. Douglas Talbott, M.D. and Linda R. Crosby, MSN, Talbott Recovery Campus, Atlanta, GA

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Withdrawal from activities Multiple complaints Decrease in community affairs Disorganized appointment schedule Inappropriate behavior, moods

Frequent absences Increased use of prescription medication Change of friends, acquaintances Hostile behavior to staff and clients Decreasing quality of performance

Frequent arguments; child/spousal abuse Increased hospitalizations Drunk & disorderly, DUI arrests "Locked door" syndrome (using at work) Inappropriate pleadings, decisions

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

Children engage in abnormal, antisocial, or illegal activities Personal hygiene, dress deteriorate Involvement with place of worship changes Frequently sick Malpractice and disciplinary claims

Sexual problems (impotence, affair) Accidents, trauma, ER visits Sexual promiscuity Clients begin to complain to associates, staff Missed hearings, appointments, depositions

Separation/divorce (initiated by spouse) Serious emotional crisis Isolation from support systems Frequent unexplained absences Loss of clients, practice, respect