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.
The Videos provided below may also provide some guidance in identifying signs and symptoms associated with depression, alcoholism, and gambling addiction.
This table is presented with thanks to G. Douglas Talbott, M.D. and Linda R. Crosby, MSN, Talbott Recovery Campus, Atlanta, GA.
| Family | Physical | Community | Office | Professional |
| 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/or clients | Decreasing quality of performance |
| Frequent arguments; child/spousal abuse | Increased hospitalizations | Drunk & disorderly, DUI arrests | "Locked door" syndrome (using it 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 |
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