Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Use
Drug use and withdrawal affect your emotional, physical, and mental health. Issues from the long-term use of prescription drugs can include:
- Withdrawal from Social Activities: Avoiding family, friends, or previously enjoyed hobbies.
- Inability To Maintain Job Performance: Difficulty focusing, meeting deadlines, or completing tasks
- Impaired Coordination: Struggling with balance or performing simple physical movements.
- Tremors: Involuntary shaking, often in the hands or other extremities.
- Disorientation: Confusion about time, place, or personal identity.
- Frequent Mood Swings: Rapid emotional changes, ranging from irritability to euphoria.
- Anxiety: Persistent feelings of worry, panic, or unease.
- Altered Perception of Reality: Experiencing delusions, hallucinations, or distorted thoughts.
