• Making excuse. This person may use the excuse that they have been working hard and they deserve to reward themselves by indulging on drugs or alcohol.
• The people they are friends with. A functioning addict may have friends that are using drugs and alcohol on a regular basis for recreational purposes.
• Drinking more than intended. When a functioning addict makes it a habit to turn “just one drink” into many. They simply can not control themselves.
• Losing interest. If you notice them losing interest in something they use to love doing such as golf, bowling, sports or even family gatherings, their substance abuse has more then likely taken over.
Sometimes these addicts are not aware they might actually be addicted to drugs or alcohol. As it is someone we love or care about we should reach out and try to seek help for them. In some cases, they might be in denial and ignore the problem or in other cases lash out and become anger of being accused. You should always research on how to help with situations like this or talk to a Professional about how to handle the situation in the proper manner.