Category Archives: Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine Addiction and Brian Chemistry

Repeated use of dangerous and addictive stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, often causes a powerful physical and mental dependency that can be difficult to overcome without attending an inpatient rehab program. Recently, a new study has found that stimulant drugs … Continue reading

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Worldwide Drug Abuse

Many of the articles we read and the studies we observe are discussing drug and alcohol abuse in the United States.  However, drug and alcohol abuse is a problem that is occurring all around the world, and has been an … Continue reading

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Denial and Substance Abuse

Many people often hear the term “denial” or the phrase “being in denial” when discussing an individual with a substance abuse issue.  Many individuals who have been abusing drugs or alcohol for an extended period of time get very good … Continue reading

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Physical Effects of Cocaine Addiction Abuse

What Does a Cocaine High Feel Like? Quick and intense, a cocaine high begins within 15 seconds of snorting cocaine, peaks after five minutes, and ends within a half hour. During that high, cocaine users feel a surge of energy … Continue reading

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Cocaine Addiction Guide

What Is Cocaine? Cocaine is a strong central nervous system stimulant. Cocaine originates in the leaves of the cocoa plant, originating in the Central American mountains of Bolivia, Peru, and most notoriously Columbia. Traditionally, locals chewed these leaves providing a … Continue reading

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How Cocaine Addiction Works

Is Cocaine Physically Addictive? Acting primarily on the neurotransmitter dopamine, cocaine is a highly physically addictive drug. While not everyone who tries cocaine becomes addicted, even intermittent use can rapidly lead to physical dependency. What Causes Cocaine Addiction? Cocaine addiction … Continue reading

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The Effects of Cocaine Addiction on the Body

The effects of cocaine addiction on the body vary due to a host of factors—including cocaine purity, method of use, and dosage levels. However, even short-term cocaine addiction can cause damaging health effects, from congestion and shaking to serious respiratory … Continue reading

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