The 101 Ways to Tell
if Someone You Love is Addicted
Three Free 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:
164.
Clothing That Conceals
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...
100.
Hoarding Resources
Long before physical symptoms of addiction appear, a person’s wallet usually tells the truth in how a person spends their money. A particularly troubling red flag is when your loved one suddenly hoards...
14.
Failure to Admit Wrongdoing
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 to 165. You can find the addtional ones in the Supplemental Signs section. 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.
Main Signs
Physical Signs
The body can tell. It can offer signs in the physical aspect.
Mental Signs
Also, the mind reflects to the outside what's going on within.
Social Signs
Behaviors among friends and family change in particular ways.
Relationships Signs
The way we coexist with our beloved ones gets affected as well.
Drug Attitudes Signs
Arguing about certain topics, lifestyle change towards drugs, everything adds up.
Personal Signs
The relationship with drugs becomes specific and you can tell.
Vocational Signs
Work, school, resources management, and the vision for the future change.
Financial Signs
Money and finances are another aspect to pay attention to.
Legal Signs
DUIs, stealing, police trouble, when those things become commonplace, something is up.
Spiritual Signs
Faith, and relationship to spiritual self could receive an impact when drug abuse is present.
Supplemental Signs
Physical Signs
Mental Signs
Relationships Signs
Personal Signs
Miscellaneous Signs
Get Access the 165 Signs
With your lifetime access, you get access to all of these resources:
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The 165 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.