I experience symptoms of depression and anxiety due to substance abuse.

I have experienced psychotic episodes or long-term psychosis as a result of drug use.

I have noticed a decline in my cognitive abilities, including memory, attention and decision-making skills.

Substance abuse has caused significant marital problems, including increased conflicts and reduced intimacy.

My addiction has negatively impacted my relationship with my children, leading to distrust and disappointment.

I find myself withdrawing from family, friends, and social activities due to my substance use.

My addiction has led to financial problems, including spending money on substances and loss of employment.

I have engaged in criminal behavior to obtain substances.

I am in debt due to the costs associated with my addiction, such as legal fees and treatment costs.

I have lost income due to my addiction.

My family members experience stress and anxiety due to my addiction.

Living with me has caused my family members to experience depression.

My addiction has led to trauma for my family members, such as witnessing overdoses or erratic behavior.

My addiction has resulted in neglect of my children, including a lack of proper care and emotional support.

My children have developed behavioral issues as a result of my addiction.

My children’s academic performance and attendance have suffered due to the instability in our home environment.

My addiction has led to custody battles over my children, with me being deemed unfit.

I have faced incarceration, causing further disruption to my family.

I have developed liver damage, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer, from chronic alcohol abuse.

I suffer from respiratory issues, such as COPD or lung cancer, due to smoking or inhaling drugs.

I am at higher risk of infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis due to sharing needles or risky behaviors.

I have experienced heart problems, such as hypertension or arrhythmias, as a result of substance use.

I have neurological damage, including brain damage or cognitive impairments, from my addiction.

I feel socially isolated due to the stigma associated with my addiction.

I face judgment from others in my community, affecting my social relationships and support systems.

I believe my addiction has increased the risk of my children developing substance use disorders.

My addiction has caused long-term health problems for me and stress-related conditions for my family members.

If my addiction leads to premature death, my family members will experience profound grief and loss.