How to Tell If Someone's Addicted By Kyle Roderick ThirdAge Staff Alcoholism. Prescription drug dependency. Chances are you may know someone who is grappling with an addiction.
Addictive behavior can be difficult to identify.
Ariz. There are chemical addictions and behavioral addictions. For instance, someone who is addicted to alcohol may continue drinking even after losing a job due to work absences or after having a car accident while drunk. These people are in denial. The psychological fallout of addiction may include increased depression, anxiety and mood swings. They hide things like money, alcohol, drugs, and give vague answers about what they've been doing or where they've been.