Addiction problems can develop slowly, and you may not even be aware of the issue at first. Look for these signs:

• When alcohol or drug use – or even taking prescribed medications – becomes more and more important in the person’s life.
• When they sneak or hide or lie about their alcohol or drug use.
• When they repeatedly deny problems that others can see.
• When attempts to discuss their drinking or drug use results in fights, threats, or extreme emotion.
• When you feel like you are dealing with these problems by yourself.
  Addiction can be treated. Families can be saved. However, addiction continues to get worse until it is addressed. You don’t have to do this alone. Intervention works.