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• Cocaine Addiction is the physical and mental dependence to the illicit substance cocaine. A person addicted to cocaine will become a totally different person than what they normally were before addiction. The reason cocaine is so addictive is because it affects structures deep in the brain. A cocaine addict is at risk for many serious diseases such as heart disease, HIV, AIDS, strokes and seizures to name a few. There are many treatments available today for cocaine addicts.

• Fast Facts

  1. Cocaine is a narcotic
  2. Cocaine can be injected, snorted, or eaten
  3. Cocaine is a product of coca plant
  4. Cocaine works by blocking the reabsorption of dopamine in the brain
  5. Cocaine effects the central nervous system
  6. Signs of addiction: jumpiness, nervousness, dilated pupils, runny or bleeding nose, periods of high energy followed by exhausted sleep
  7. long term effects: tolerance causing need for increased dosage, irritability, restlessness, paranoia
  8. Linked to many types of heart disease
  9. Some medical consequences: heart attack, chest pain, headaches, respiratory failure, abdominal pain, nausea

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  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor for more information on Cocaine Addiction.

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