Opiate Addiction | The Signs

🔓 Unlock access to MedCircle’s addiction recovery workshops & series, plus connect with others who have experienced addiction through your MedCircle Community. Join now: https://my.medcircle.com/community-yt The symptoms of opioid addiction can hide in plain sight, especially if you don't understand the behavior or what it means. In this interview, double board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli and MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson ensure you don't miss these signs of opioid addiction. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Physical signs 01:07 Psychomotor retardation 01:45 Heroin nod 02:27 Pupil constriction 03:26 Dry mouth 04:05 Malnutrition 04:24 Behavioral signs 04:31 Isolation / secretive behavior 04:55 Major irritability 05:30 Frequent and sudden bathroom runs 05:40 Frequent sniffling & yawning 06:02 Desperation 07:10 How to effectively confront an addict 08:29 Don't place blame 08:44 The best time to address the issue 09:04 Use the word "I" more than "you" 09:32 Listen, don't lecture 09:55 Clearly communicate your support 10:34 The role of motivational interviewing 12:08 What to watch next & how to watch more #OpioidCrisis #Addiction #MentalHealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #opioid #opioids