Question

what are possible signs and symptoms of drug addiction? check all that apply.
□ declining physical appearance and health
□ failing to meet family, school, or work obligations
□ needing less and less of a drug to get the same effect
□ using drugs when there is no health benefit
□ failing in attempts to stop using a drug
□ stealing to get drugs

Explanation:

• Declining physical appearance/health: Drug addiction often harms the body, causing poor health and appearance.
• Failing obligations: Addiction can disrupt responsibilities like family, school, or work.
• Needing less is incorrect (tolerance means needing more, not less).
• Using without health benefit: Addiction leads to drug use even when it’s not medically necessary.
• Failing to stop: A key sign of addiction is inability to quit despite attempts.
• Stealing for drugs: Desperation for drugs can lead to criminal behavior like theft.

Answer:

• declining physical appearance and health
• failing to meet family, school, or work obligations
• using drugs when there is no health benefit
• failing in attempts to stop using a drug
• stealing to get drugs