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Serious Potential Consequences Common to All Addictions. Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc. www.dcgp.org (302) 655-3261. Addiction of any kind can have a profound effect on the addict’s future. What sort of consequences may result from being addicted to a substance or behavior?.
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Serious Potential Consequences Common to All Addictions Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc. www.dcgp.org (302) 655-3261
Addiction of any kind can have a profound effect on the addict’s future. What sort of consequences may result from being addicted to a substance or behavior?
Mental & Emotional Problems Depression, Anxiety, Paranoia Permanent Changes in the Brain
School Problems Poor Grades in School Dropping Out of School Getting Kicked Off a Sports Team
Problems with the Law Permanent Record Truancy
Employment Problems Diminished Life Achievement Job Loss
Problems in Daily Living Homelessness Money Problems
Problems with Family and Friends Family Problems/Dysfunction Loss or Change of Friends
Problems Coping Inability to Protect Oneself from Harm Black Outs “Losing” Chunks of Time
Health Problems Health Problems/Other Progressive Diseases Addiction Gets Progressively Worse Over Time
A Hard Road Back May Recover but Will Never be Cured of the Addiction – Relapse is Common Recovery can be Painful, Difficult, and Costly
Some Never Make it Back Premature Death or Suicide