Substance use disorder can affect anyone, anywhere, at any stage of life. It can start with taking medication for pain, having a “fun night out,” giving in to peer pressure, or many other myriad reasons. Then the addiction can take hold, leaving you struggling with devastating consequences. Catching substance misuse in the early stages can make all the difference in successfully moving toward recovery and leading a healthier, happier life.
Yet how do you know if you or someone you love has a problem with substance abuse? SBIRT in Mississippi makes the early detection of drug use or medication misuse easy and fast. All you have to do is take a free, quick online quizlet. The results are immediate and if there is cause for concern, you are provided a list of nearby drug treatment centers that are best suited for your particular situation. Whether this is for you, a family member, friend, child, or loved one, you can’t afford to wait. Click now to learn more about SBIRT and how it can help you save the rest of your life or that of someone you care about.
Why is Early Intervention of Substance Use Disorder Important?
Addiction is a progressive disease so the longer it goes undetected and untreated, the more difficult it is to break free from the misuse. What are the benefits of stopping substance use disorder early on in the process?
- Reduce the risk of health problems: Using substances over a long period of time can lead to various serious health conditions, such as liver damage, cancer, heart disease, and mental health disorders. By detecting the misuse early on, you can minimize the impact of the health complications, or even avoid them completely.
- Maintain support and healthy relationships: Addictions often lead to broken relationships, loss of trust, and strained interactions with family and friends. It’s imperative to stop the cycle before it leads to the catastrophic end of important relationships.
- Have an increased chance of recovery: The earlier on you receive treatment for addiction, the more likely you will have a full recovery and will achieve long-term sobriety. Similarly, you can prevent the escalation of the addiction into more serious and life-threatening use disorders.
How Do You Know if Someone is Using Drugs?
How do you know if there is even cause for concern? Every situation and person are different but there are some common, telltale signs that someone may be struggling with a substance use disorder. Paying close attention to the signs of substance abuse should indicate if you need to be concerned and take a quick, online SBIRT assessment for early detection. Alarm bells should ring in your mind if you see the following behaviors, especially when there are multiple signs of drug use. Look for:
- Changes in behavior, energy levels, and sleep patterns
- Decreased performance in school, work, or personal responsibilities
- Isolating from friends and family
- Avoiding hobbies or activities they once loved
- Changes in appetite, unexplained weight loss or gain, slurred speech, periods of hyperactivity
- Sudden secrecy and lying
- Financial troubles
If you are afraid that you or someone you care about is struggling with a substance use disorder, don’t wait. Early detection is the key to recovery and the successful management of substance abuse is only a click away! Take the free, online, quick SBIRT assessment now!