Effects of Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine addiction is a serious issue that may cause short-term & long-term adverse, even irreversible effects on the body. The Effects of Crack Cocaine Addiction can be felt by everyone, not only the user, but also the surrounding people.
The powerfully addictive stimulant affects the whole body, from the brain, the heart, lungs, & the whole central nervous system. Whether it is snorted in powder form or smoked, the effects can be felt very immediately. Short-term effects for cocaine use include:
Increased Energy
Decreased Appetite
Increased Body Temperature
Increased Heart Rate
Increased Blood Pressure
Dilated Pupils
Alertness
While the large majority of short-term effects don’t appear all that bad (who would not need more energy & mental clarity, with a job that requires long hours) but, due to the nature of the drug, these short-term effects only last as long as the high itself – they wear off quickly, making the user need to continue using repeatedly which can lead to addiction.
Anxiety (in some users)
Long-term effects of cocaine use can be felt by both those who use periodically & recreation-ally. Because the drug interferes with the way dopamine is absorbed by the brain, those who use the drug will have increasing urges to make use of it again. Continuous use can lead to the following long-term effects:
Paranoia & Mental Disturbances
Mood Swings
Anxiety
Restlessness
Irritability
Hallucinations
Both short-term & long-term use of Cocaine has consequential effects on the body, including:
Chest Pain
Irregular Heartbeat & even Heart Assault
Strokes
Respiratory Illnesses & Failure
Seizures
Headaches
Digestive Illnesses
Abdominal Pain from Decreased Blood Flow to the Digestive Tract
Nausea
Increased Blood Pressure
Mal’s nourishment due to decrease Appetite
Gangrene
As you can see, the short term & long-term effects may cause permanent, irreversible, & deadly consequences on the body, making it imperative that those suffering from cocaine addictions get help immediately. The Effects of Cocaine Addiction Withdrawal can be even more extreme than the addiction itself, which means medical supervision may be necessary to make the change positive for you or for your love to detox safely.
Enrolling in a Cocaine Addiction Treatment & Rehabilitation Program could mean the difference between having a life worth living & feeling powerless to a drug, or even worse – life or death.
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