{"id":15,"date":"2022-02-01T16:39:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T21:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/preventopioidmisuse\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2023-04-13T14:54:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T18:54:52","slug":"signs-of-addiction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/preventopioidmisuse\/resources\/signs-of-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"know-the-signs-of-opioid-addiction\">Know the signs of opioid addiction.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major warning sign is if a person keeps using opioids even though taking them has caused problems before. Some other signs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing a tolerance, meaning you need more drugs to feel the same effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drug use hurting relationships with family and friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being scared at the thought of running out of drugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stealing drugs or money to pay for drugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being arrested or hospitalized for drug use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overdosing on drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"know-the-signs-of-opioid-overdose-signs-of-an-opioid-overdose-can-include\">Know the signs of opioid overdose.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"know-the-signs-of-opioid-overdose-signs-of-an-opioid-overdose-can-include\">Signs of an opioid overdose can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small pupils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Falling asleep or unconscious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slow, shallow breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choking or gurgling sounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limp body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pale, blue or cold skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call 911 and tell them you suspect an overdose. Do not leave the person alone. <strong><br><em><br><\/em>Learn more about signs of addiction from <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/findtreatment.gov\/content\/understanding-addiction\/addiction-can-affect-anyone\/\"><strong>FindTreatment.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-resources\">More Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to learn how to protect yourself and your community from opioid addiction? UGA experts are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-two-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/preventopioidmisuse\/resources\/opioid-basics\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\"><strong>What are opioids?<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-two-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/preventopioidmisuse\/resources\/prevent-misuse\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\"><strong>How can you avoid addiction?<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-two-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/preventopioidmisuse\/resources\/get-help\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\"><strong>Where can you get help?<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Learn more about opioids from the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/opioids\/basics\/index.html\"><em>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/em><\/a><em>, the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opioidawareness\/opioid-facts\"><em>United States Department of Justice (DOJ)<\/em><\/a><em> and the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/opioid-overdose\"><em>World Health Organization (WHO)<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Know the signs of opioid addiction. A major warning sign is if a person keeps using opioids even though taking them has caused problems before. Some other signs are: Know the signs of opioid overdose. Signs of an opioid overdose can include: Call 911 and tell them you suspect an overdose. 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