Crack Cocaine Facts

Cocaine is a highly addictive illegal narcotic used today. The immediate and euphoric affects are enticing for people in the club scene and living on the streets. Cocaine’s usage has decreased over time from the popularity it once had in the 80s. Its freebase form, which is a processed form of cocaine hydrochloride, is commonly known on the streets as crack because it creates a “crackling” sound when smoked. Crack cocaine is processed with ammonia or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and...

Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine addiction is one of society’s greatest problems today. Individuals addicted to cocaine will do almost anything to get the drug. It has penetrated all levels of our society infecting the rich, poor and everyone in between. Family members connected to individuals with a cocaine addiction live in chaos and confusion because they do not understand the underlying mechanics of cocaine addiction. Users will often not seek cocaine rehab treatment until it has become a real problem....

Cocaine Withdrawal

Cocaine withdrawal generally occurs when there is abrupt discontinuation of the drug or a rapid decrease in the usage of it. When discontinued, the user will experience a “crash” along with other cocaine withdrawal symptoms: paranoia, depression, an intense craving for more cocaine, exhaustion, anxiety, mood swings, irritability, fatigue, and/or insomnia. REM sleep may also be affected for weeks after last use. Patients may have major concurrent psychiatric disorders and there may be severe...

Cocaine Intervention

Often when someone is under the addictive powers of cocaine they are unable to make the proper decisions to quit this behavior and don’t understand the harmful effects of cocaine. Intervention is the act of interfering in the affairs of another person. Intervention often comes from the loved ones of the cocaine addict; those that know you best and care about your well being. Drug intervention is the process of stopping a chemically dependent person from continuing to use their drug of...

Cocaine Effects

Cocaine has powerful negative effects on the heart, brain and emotions. The results of smoking or injecting cocaine can be nearly instantaneous, and these immediate effects wear off in 30 minutes to two hours. Smoking or injecting cocaine results in a faster and shorter high, compared to snorting coke. The results of smoking or injecting cocaine can be nearly instantaneous. Whatever the method of taking it in, cocaine quickly enters the bloodstream and travels to the brain. Cocaine produces...

Signs of Cocaine Overdose

The term drug overdose (or simply overdose or OD) describes the ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced. An overdose is widely considered harmful and dangerous as it can result in death. Cocaine is a stimulant with characteristics very prone to abuse. Cocaine users not only habitually use cocaine but also increase their dosage over time in a futile attempt to repeat or exceed the initial ‘high.’ Not being able...

Cocaine Warning Signs

Many addicts report that they seek but fail to achieve as much pleasure from cocaine as they did from their first exposure. Scientific evidence shows that there are powerful neurological reinforcing properties that are responsible for an individual’s continued use. The immediate effects of cocaine and signs that someone is “high” are inclusive of hyper-stimulation, reduced fatigue and mental clarity. Depending on the route of administration, these signs or effects will vary. For...