The 101 Ways to Tell
if Someone You Love is Addicted
Three Signs to Begin With
To give you a sense of how the screening process works, I offer free access to three of the signs. Each sign follows a clear and consistent structure, which—together with the accompanying checklist—will help you gain a deeper and more practical understanding of the situation at hand:
Clothing That Conceals
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For teenagers, clothing is a way to fit in, but it can also become a tool for hiding a drug habit. If you suspect your teen is using substances, their wardrobe might hold the answers...
02.
Hoarding Resources
Long before physical symptoms of addiction appear, a person’s wallet usually tells the truth. A particularly troubling red flag is when your loved one suddenly hoards their money and refuses to contribute to...
03.
Seeds and Burns
Marijuana use often slides from casual fun into an all-consuming habit. If your loved one is struggling, they will try hard to hide it, but the physical clues they leave behind will tell a different story...
The Full Archive of Signs
The name of this site is derived from the "101 Signs." Originally, there were exactly 101 signs, but that number has since grown. At a certain point, I needed to settle on a definitive figure. Today, full access to all signs is available through a subscription to this website. Your membership not only grants you access to the complete list of signs but also includes all the tools and resources necessary for screening and taking informed action—based on my research and hands-on experience in this field.
Social Signs
Behaviors among friends and family change in particular ways.
Personal Signs
The relationship with drugs becomes specific and you can tell.
Physical Signs
The body can tell. It can offer signs in the physical aspect.
Mental Signs
The body can tell. It can offer signs in the physical aspect.
Legal Signs
DUIs, stealing, police trouble, when those things become commonplace, something is up.
Financial Signs
Money and finances are another aspect to pay attention to.
Drug Attitude
Arguing about certain topics, lifestyle change towards drugs, everything adds up.
Subscribe to Access the 101 Signs
With your lifetime subscription, you get access to all of these resources:
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The 101 Signs List with the descriptions based on research by Dr Roger Watts
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Checklist Rating Scale which provides the structured framework you need to quantify these warning signs and determine the exact level of care your loved one may require.
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A curated directory of local professional counselors for immediate guidance, alongside licensed therapists specializing in individual and family healing.
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Additionally, you will find crucial external resources, including reputable government agencies, NGOs, detailed substance factsheets, and supportive community forums.
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Access to Notes from Dr. Watts. A blog that offers personal insights, clinical wisdom, and cutting-edge research straight from a seasoned addiction expert with over three decades of experience.