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1. | Spend a lot of time and energy trying to get the same substance or access the same behaviour |
2. | Little success recovering from intoxication and withdrawal |
3. | Attempt to conceal their habits and come up with reasons to absent themselves from social and workplace commitments |
4. | Emotionally distraught or easily agitated if they attempt to break away from the habit |
5. | Struggle to abstain from using the substance and may feel depressed or anxious |
1. | Self-stigmatisation, self-loathing, unable to come to terms with their irrational behaviour |
2. | Suffer from depression, anxiety, and possibly psychosis |
3. | Driven to crime to fuel the addiction |
4. | Strained relationships with family and closed ones |
5. | Despair whether they can return to their former productive lives and meaningful relationships |
1. | Familiarise ourselves on this topic and do not judge |
2. | Set examples by displaying non-addictive behaviours and responsible usage of alcohol |
Below are some places where you can encourage the person to seek help: | |
1. | Self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) |
2. | Addiction counselling at We Care Community Services |
3. | Detoxification services at National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) |
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