Loss of Control
Have you observed your loved one using a substance or engaging in a behavior more often or in larger amounts than they intended? Do they seem to struggle with setting or sticking to limits?

Failed Attempts to Quit
Has your loved one tried to cut back or stop their use or behavior but gone back to it, despite good intentions or past efforts?

Cravings & Obsession
Does your loved one frequently talk about or seem preoccupied with using the substance or engaging in the behavior, even in unrelated or inappropriate situations?

Neglecting Responsibilities
Have they missed work, skipped school, or failed to keep up with responsibilities due to their substance use or behavior?

Impact on Relationships
Have you noticed increased conflict, emotional distance, or tension within your relationship or with others close to them due to their substance use or behavior?

Risky Situations
Have they put themselves or others in danger while under the influence or because of the addiction, such as driving impaired, unsafe sex, or financial recklessness?

Tolerance
Have you noticed them needing more of the substance or increasingly intense experiences to get the same effect they used to?

Withdrawal Symptoms
Have you noticed signs of withdrawal in your loved one (like mood swings, anxiety, irritability, sweating, or physical discomfort) when they go without the substance or behavior?

Loss of Interest in Activities
Have they stopped participating in hobbies, social events, or activities they once enjoyed because of their substance use or behavior?

Continued Use Despite Consequences
Have they continued to use or engage in the behavior even after it led to clear negative consequences, such as health issues, legal trouble, or broken relationships?