There are different patterns of abuse and addiction. The cost of alcohol and other drug abuse can be high. You start having more and more fights with people at home and on the job. You begin to feel alone- especially because you need to hide your habit. You think about getting and using drugs all the time-it becomes more important than your family and friends.
Fear sets in.
The people you love start to avoid you. Using alcohol and other drugs can hurt your health. Addiction to any drug, including nicotine, can make you lose control over when and where you use drugs and how often you use them. Most adults who smoke cigarettes wish they didn't. If you started smoking when you were young, you may have thought you could quit when you get older.