Have you noticed recent changes in a loved one? Have they been recently taking pills or other opiates? Worried they may be addicted? Wondering what the risk factors for opiate addiction are? The signs to look out for? Today, Clear Horizons Healthcare, a local Audubon addiction clinic is discussing opiate addiction and whether or not your loved one may be addicted themselves. Have additional questions? Interested in our opiate addiction treatment in Audubon, NJ? Contact us today to get started.

Is Your Loved One At Greater Risk of Opiate Use Disorder/Addiction?

Although anyone can become addicted to drugs such as opiates, certain things can greatly increase the risk, including:

• Has a family history of addiction
• Has a past with addiction
• Teen or early 20s
• Lives a stressful life (unemployed, below the poverty line, high crime, abuse, etc.)
• Is in contact with those that use/abuse opiates
• Suffers from mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.)
• Engages in impulsive/risky behavior

Other risk factors may exist, those in communities with more minorities have seen a sudden increase in opiate use, abuse and overdose recently. Does your loved one fit this description? They may be at higher risk for opiate addiction along with other substance use problems.

Signs of Opiate Addiction/Use Disorder

For many addicts, the signs are there long before the problem gets completely out of hand, you may notice:

• New financial problems and the need to borrow money more often
• Stealing from stores, friends or even family members
• Becoming more isolated
• Drowsiness/nodding off
• Sleep habit changes
• Weight loss
• Changes in exercise
• Sex drive changes
• Personal hygiene issues

As the addiction gets worse, these problems tend to become more noticeable and frequent.

Start Audubon Opiate Addiction Treatment Today

Think you or a loved one may need opiate addiction treatment in Audubon or the surrounding Camden County, NJ areas? Contact Clear Horizons Healthcare today to get started.