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You can look for specific data in these areas:
Change in pattern of use:
- Uses more
- Rapid intake
- Hides use
- Uses away from home exclusively
- In the home
- Denies use
- Hides supply
- Can't stop/doesn't stop
- Increased occasions of intoxication
- Uses alone
- Increased tolerance/decreased tolerance
- Attends more events where chemicals are used/present
Behavior when using:
- Becomes angry
- Becomes violent verbally or physically
- Becomes loud/shouting/argues
- Becomes silent/withdrawn
- Becomes friendly/nice/congenial when using
- Change in sexual behavior
How is this affecting:
- Relationships with significant others
- Children's reactions
- Communication with significant others
- Finances
- Physical, medical, sexual functioning
- Job problems
- Responsibility toward self and others
- Legal problems
- Accidents (home, car, etc.)
- Traffic violations (DWI, tickets, warnings, etc.)
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Suggested Feeling Words
| Abandoned |
Demeaned |
Hopeless |
Repulsed |
| Afraid |
Depressed |
Humiliated |
Resentful |
| Alone |
Deprived |
Hurt |
Rude |
| Angry |
Desolate |
Ignored |
Scared |
| Annoyed |
Despair |
Insulted |
Shattered |
| Anxious |
Destroyed |
Intimidated |
Shook up |
| Arrogant |
Disappointed |
Jealous |
Sad |
| Belligerent |
Discouraged |
Left out |
Stifled |
| Bitter |
Disgusted |
Let down |
Strained |
| Boxed in |
Disrespected |
Lonely |
Stunned |
| Broken up |
Distressed |
Mocked |
Suspicious |
| Burdened |
Drained |
Miserable |
Terrified |
| Cheapened |
Embarrassed |
Mistreated |
Terrible |
| Cheated |
Enraged |
Offended |
Tricked |
| Concerned |
Estranged |
Overburdened |
Unhappy |
| Confused |
Fearful |
Pathetic |
Unimportant |
| Cornered |
Forsaken |
Persecuted |
Unloved |
| Criticized |
Frightened |
Pitiful |
Unsatisfied |
| Crushed |
Frustrated |
Pulled apart |
Valueless |
| Deceived |
Furious |
Put down |
Vulnerable |
| Defeated |
Grave |
Rattled |
Worried |
| Degraded |
Grief |
Rejected |
Worthless |
| Dejected |
Helpless |
Reprimanded |
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