◦ You continue using cocaine despite problem with family and friends . You know ho� it is affe�ti�g �ou a�d �ou� life �ut it�s ha�d fo� �ou to gi�e up .
◦ You need more cocaine to achieve the same amount of euphoria as before at lower levels .
◦ You spend a lot of time abusing cocaine or trying to get cocaine .
◦ Physical symptoms : nosebleeds , signs of white substance around the mouth and needle signs on arms or legs .
◦ Cocaine is highly addictive and can change the genetic makeup . Poly-drug abuse happens when cocaine is taken with other drugs . Addicts may mix drugs , which is also called speedball . Due to different effects of drugs , there would be conflicting effects on the brain . When a large amount of cocaine is used with other drugs , there is risk of overdose , health problems , and death . When drugs enter the blood stream , the person could develop health problems , including vomiting , high blood pressure , and changes in body temperature .
Cocaine Addiction : Are You Cut Out For Doing Rehab ?
◦ You continue using cocaine despite problem with family and friends . You know ho� it is affe�ti�g �ou a�d �ou� life �ut it�s ha�d fo� �ou to gi�e up .
◦ You need more cocaine to achieve the same amount of euphoria as before at lower levels .
◦ You spend a lot of time abusing cocaine or trying to get cocaine .
◦ Physical symptoms : nosebleeds , signs of white substance around the mouth and needle signs on arms or legs .
How cocaine addiction is treated
◦ Cocaine is highly addictive and can change the genetic makeup . Poly-drug abuse happens when cocaine is taken with other drugs . Addicts may mix drugs , which is also called speedball . Due to different effects of drugs , there would be conflicting effects on the brain . When a large amount of cocaine is used with other drugs , there is risk of overdose , health problems , and death . When drugs enter the blood stream , the person could develop health problems , including vomiting , high blood pressure , and changes in body temperature .