Help Contact Numbers

Mercer County Crisis Center 609-396-4357

Mercer Opioid Overdose Recovery Program 24/7 609-651-1623

NJ Suicide Helpline 1-855-654-6735

Addictions Hotline of NJ 1-877-652-1148/ 211

Addiction Hotline 1-800-238-2333

Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-572-7233

Child Care Help Line 1-800-332-9227

ReachNJ Helpline 1-844-ReachNJ

Veteran's Counseling Hotline 1-866-838-7654

If you’re worried about your own drug or alcohol use, here are some of the warning signs to look for:

• Often taking more of the substance for a longer period than intended
• Ongoing desire or unsuccessful efforts to reduce use
• Great deal of time spent to obtain, use, or recover from substance
• Craving the substance
• Failure to fulfill obligations at work, home, or school as a result of continued use
• Continued use despite ongoing relationship problems caused or worsened by use
• Giving up or reducing social, occupational, or recreational activities because of use
• Repeated use in physically dangerous situations (like drinking or using other drugs while driving)
• Continued use despite ongoing physical or mental health problems caused or worsened by use
• Developing tolerance (feeling less effect from the substance with continued use)
• Withdrawal symptoms if substance is reduced or discontinued

There are many signs, both physical and behavioral, that may indicate drug use in a friend or family member. Each drug has its own unique manifestations, but there are some general indications that a person is using drugs:

• Sudden change in behavior
• Mood swings; irritable and grumpy and then suddenly happy and bright
• Withdrawal from family members
• Careless about personal grooming
• Loss of interest in hobbies, sports and other favorite activities
• Changed sleeping pattern; up at night and sleeping during the day
• Red or glassy eyes

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