The Progression of Cocaine Addiction

Smoking or injecting cocaine results in an instantaneous high. Olfactory tissues increase the likelihood of rapid intoxication, making snorting another desirable method. No matter the method of use, cocaine enters the bloodstream rapidly. When the cocaine reaches the brain it may cause an increased sense of energy or alertness, an extremely elevated mood or a feeling of authority. Less desirable highs can cause irritability, paranoia, restlessness and anxiety. The following are some statistics...

Recover from Cocaine Abuse

Cocaine is a highly addictive drug. Although certain genetic factors may make some people more likely to become addicted than others, research shows addiction to be multi-faceted and to be affected by personal circumstances and environmental factors. There is no way to predict which users are most likely to become addicted and to what degree. Unless used under strict medical supervision for a health condition, cocaine is not a safe drug. Although somewhat rare, it is possible for a user to die...

Cocaine Addiction and Mental Health Issues

Cocaine is one of the most powerful substances abused today. Its intense mental and physical effects can make it difficult to properly diagnosis a person who may have a co-occurring mental health issue. Co-occurring cocaine addiction and mental health issues are common, and both are considered diseases and will need focused attention and treatment. Cocaine may cause mental health issues or may exacerbate existing conditions, but, either way, integrated treatment will be necessary for a full...

Cocaine Detox Programs

There are a variety of cocaine rehab programs and treatment available, and each begins with cocaine detoxification. There is no way to avoid detox, as it is the first step in addiction recovery and is necessary to break the physical hold cocaine has on a user. Detoxification Is the First Step in Cocaine Addiction Recovery Detoxification is the first step toward ending cocaine addiction.  Different treatment centers approach detox differently, depending on the user’s length of addiction and...

How to Stop Abusing Cocaine

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug and is highly addictive. It is classified as a Schedule II drug by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), which means it has high abuse liability but may be approved for medical use with a written prescription. Cocaine is commonly abused in the following ways: Snorted in powder form Injected intravenously after dissolving in water Rubbed into gums or other body parts Smoked as crack cocaine Neurological Effects of Cocaine Cocaine affects the pleasure center of...

Mixing Cocaine with Alcohol and Other Drugs

Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant, and, despite generations of education and awareness, cocaine use continues unabated. Whether snorted as a powder, injected as a liquid or smoked as crack, there is no safe way to use cocaine. Powdered cocaine is often cut with any of the following: Cornstarch Sugar Vitamin C powder Amphetamines Other drugs These additions make cocaine a chemical mystery to the end-user and increase the dangers of cocaine and the potential for overdose. Cocaine...

Cocaine Detox Duration

Cocaine is a substance extracted from the leaves of the coca plant. It is the most potent stimulant from a natural source and one of the most powerfully addictive drugs. The primary methods of using cocaine are the following: Snorting, or inhaling cocaine and absorbing it through the mucous membranes of the nose Injecting, or mixing cocaine with water and then injecting the solution with a syringe Freebasing, or smoking a form of cocaine hydrochloride Crack cocaine, or smoking cocaine...

What Happens in Cocaine Rehab

Cocaine addiction is essentially the search for a greater high as increased use triggers a bigger or more frequent fix to affect the pleasure/reward centers found in the dopamine system of the brain. With this need for a fix, individuals have been known to lose focus on everything else of importance. In some cases, in only a few weeks addicts lose everything to cocaine. Recovery from Cocaine/Crack Addiction Recognizing the need for treatment is the first step in recovery, often leading to drug...

How to Get Clean from Cocaine

Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs. It has a profound and lasting effect on the central nervous system and realigns reward pathways in the brain. These changes lead to compulsive usage and physical and psychological dependency. Multiple day binges are common patterns of cocaine use and can lead to potentially deadly overdose. Treatment Options for Cocaine Addiction The following are potential treatment options recovering cocaine users may consider: Medication. There are various...

Cocaine Treatment Research

Cocaine is a highly addictive substance derived from the cocoa plant, which is mainly grown in South America. Cocaine was originally used as an anesthetic but has since become one of the most widely abused substances in the world. Cocaine is available as a fine white powder that is snorted through the nose or as crack cocaine. Crack cocaine is also referred to as freebase cocaine and is produced by mixing cocaine with baking soda and water before heating the mixture. This results in a solid...

Cocaine Residential Rehab Programs

Cocaine is America’s most abused drug. It can be purchased illegally in the form of cocaine salt or cocaine hydrochloride. Cocaine hydrochloride can be used in the following ways: Injected Swallowed Applied orally Applied to vaginal membranes Applied to anal membranes Added to liquor Cocaine salt can be smoked for the fastest results. Smoked cocaine provides effects within minutes, although this high only lasts 15-30 minutes. Cocaine Detoxification Detox is the process of allowing the...

Cocaine Addiction Recovery

Cocaine is an alkaloid derived from the coca plant. It is used as a stimulant, and, while not as physically addictive as other illicit drugs, cocaine is extremely psychologically addictive. Cocaine provides users with intoxicating feelings of confidence, energy and joy that can make living while not “high” lose its appeal. Cocaine addiction almost always requires professional help to overcome. Cocaine Side Effects, Withdrawal Symptoms, and Overdose Some risks associated with cocaine use...

Long-Term Recovery from Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant, a drug that makes an individual more alert or energetic. Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs available. The desired effects of cocaine do not last long, and users must repeatedly snort, inject or smoke the drug to maintain their high. Individuals who smoke cocaine typically become addicted to the drug more quickly than those who inhale it, although all forms of cocaine use are dangerous and addictive. Short-Term Effects of Cocaine The short-term effects of cocaine...

Cocaine Medically Supervised Detox Services

Cocaine is an illegal drug with a history of recreational use leading to addiction. The unique chemical combination of cocaine changes the structure of the brain and leads to a powerful addiction that has potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Cocaine detox and withdrawal should always be medically supervised to ensure the health of recovering cocaine addict. Signs and Effects of Cocaine Use Observable signs of cocaine use include the following: Increased or dangerously high heart...

Cocaine Integrated Treatment

“Integrated” treatment refers to employing an all-inclusive focus and a multi-layered strategy to achieve overall wellbeing for a patient. In the context of cocaine addiction treatment, “integrated” means involving the mental, emotional, spiritual and social along with the physical facets of a cocaine addiction. Dual Diagnosis is another term for integrated treatment and also looks at the mental and emotional origins and changes associated with drug use. An integrated program involves a...