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Everyone knows cocaine is bad for
you, so why is cocaine addiction so pervasive? Cocaine
produces an intense, short-lived euphoria that can make
users feel more energetic. The effects of cocaine are
immediate, extremely pleasurable and brief, making cocaine
addiction seem a manageable prospect for some. However,
cocaine addiction is serious and can be deadly.
In addition to other gratifying effects,
such as wakefulness, reduced hunger and feelings of
well-being and power, cocaine addiction can also cause
negative effects, such as anxiety and restlessness.
As the cocaine wears off, these temporary sensations
are replaced with intense depression, causing the drug
abuser to "crash" and become lethargic, often
sleeping for several days. This behavior can, in turn,
do irreparable damage to the user's social, work and
family life.
Cocaine addiction can occur very
quickly and be very difficult to break. According to
studies performed on laboratory animals addicted to
cocaine, animals will press a bar over 10,000 times
for a single injection of cocaine. Test animals also
choose cocaine over food and water, taking cocaine even
when scientists punished the behavior. To prevent them
from taking toxic or even lethal doses, scientists had
to limit their test subjects' access to cocaine.
People with cocaine addiction tend
to behave similarly, going to great lengths to get cocaine
and continue to take it even when damaging their bodies,
destroys their friendships and family relationships
and hurts their school or job performance. Those with
cocaine addiction will do anything to get the drug,
even lying, stealing and committing crimes so they can
"score."
Cocaine addiction can be difficult
to overcome. Attempts to stop using cocaine often fail
simply because the resulting depression can be overwhelming,
causing the addict to use more cocaine in an attempt
to overcome his depression.
If cocaine addiction might be a problem
for you or someone you love, we encourage you to give
Treatment Referral a call today to learn more about
our treatment referral options.
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