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Addictions

Types of Addictions:

  • Drug
  • Alcohol
  • Gambling
  • Relationship
  • Sex

Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use
There are many signs, both physical and behavioral, that indicate drug use. Each drug has its own unique manifestations but there are some general indications that a person is using drugs:

•Sudden change in behavior
•Mood swings; irritable and grumpy and then suddenly happy and bright
•Withdrawal from family members
•Careless about personal grooming
•Loss of interest in hobbies, sports, and other favorite activities
•Changed sleeping pattern; up at night and sleeps during the day
•Red or glassy eyes
•Sniffly or runny nose
Information from Narconon International: www.narconon.org/

Resources: UNM and Albuquerque

The WRC offers crisis intervention and information referral. Check the WRCCalendar of Events for specific programs. Phone (505) 277-3716

UNM Student Health & Counseling offers individual and occasional group counseling. Phone (505) 277-3136 www.unm.edu/~shc1/

Counseling, Assistance & Referral Services (CARS) provide a confidential and accessible setting for faculty and staff to freely discuss concerns that affect their personal lives or job performance.

UNM Hospitals - Phone (505) 272-2111
hospitals.unm.edu/

Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA) - Phone (505) 925-2300
casaa.unm.edu/

Albuquerque AA Meetings Schedule http://www.albuquerqueaa.org/cgi-bin/dbman/db.cgi?&wd=1&area=Albuquerque&view_records=1&id

Albuquerque Al-Anon http://www.nm-elpaso-al-anon-alateen.org/english/ais/albuq/index.htm

New Mexico AA
www.theagapecenter.com/AAinUSA/NewMexico.htm

 Metropolitan Assessment & Treatment Services (MATS) (505) 468-1555

Resources: National

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org/

National Al-Anon Web Sites

Al-Anon/Alateen- For over 55 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/

National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals
http://www.nalgap.org/

National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
http://www.ncpgambling.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/AboutNIAAA/

Narcotics Anonymous
www.na.org/

Sex Addicts Anonymous
http://www.sexaa.org/

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
http://www.slaafws.org/

Sexual Recovery Institute: Women sex addicts
http://www.sexualrecovery.com/resources/articles/women.php

Links are for information only. The WRC does not constitute 
endorsement or accuracy of the information.


Updated May 17, 2011