Did you know that cocaine is considered a Schedule II drug in the U.S. by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)? This classification is, in part, because it’s highly addictive. Cocaine changes the way the brain feels pleasure, making it more difficult to feel as good without the drug — which is why cocaine addiction treatment […]
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Cocaine addiction is a very challenging substance use disorder that affects people from all walks of life. If you or someone you know is battling a cocaine addiction, chances are you have many unanswered questions. Read on some of the most frequently asked questions about cocaine addiction and treatment to understand this disorder better. About
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For decades, cocaine addiction has been something the United States’ been battling. A 2019 survey found that over 671,000 people over 12 reported using cocaine for the first time last year. Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that can be highly addictive and is linked with numerous physical and mental health problems. However, with the right
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Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant that produces surges of energy and keeps people awake. Most people abuse cocaine because the drug floods the brain with dopamine, associated with pleasure and feeling good. Over 7% of high-schoolers have used cocaine in their lifetimes, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports. More than 14%
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Cocaine and crack are highly addictive substances derived from the coca plant. The white powdered form of cocaine is what we know as cocaine or coke, while the rock form is often called crack or crack cocaine. But, if both substances come from the same source, what’s the difference between crack and coke? The answer
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It’s very common for people struggling with substance abuse disorder to play with speedballing. The practice of mixing drugs is an extremely dangerous one. People experience an intense high, followed by stronger cravings. Most addicts who engage in speedballing seek an intense experience that lasts longers and satisfies their addiction. What is Speedball? Speedballing is
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The most challenging side effects or withdrawal symptoms to overcoming cocaine addiction are anxiety, depression, and cravings. Though there are currently no approved medications to treat symptoms of withdrawal from cocaine, medical drug detox, followed by cocaine addiction treatment, is the safest way to manage cocaine side effects and relieve symptoms.
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