Cocaine is a drug that is very fast acting and short lived. It also happens to be one of the fastest growing addictions in the world. Because cocaine is a stimulant, many people begin using it to lose weight and then quickly become addicted. There are super-models who have been in the news for being seen using cocaine. Many people who work long hours start using cocaine to be able to keep up with the workload. Regardless of why people start, they soon find that they are addicted, although they seldom admit to it.
Cocaine, like other drugs, takes little to have an affect at first. Small amounts are usually enough to pack enough affect for an impressive high. The problem is, within a short amount of time it takes more and more cocaine to satisfy the craving. With the increasing amount of cocaine come the increasingly bad side effects. Increased heart rate and blood pressure are only two of the dangerous side effects of cocaine. People who consume cocaine also run the risk of having strokes. It also affects the mind and can make a person paranoid. The “wonderful” feeling that the drug gave you the first several times it was used is soon replaced by a desperate need to consume more of the drug; only the results are not as good or as seemingly long lasting. In higher doses, cocaine can produce volatile and violent reactions in some people.
Some addicts enjoy the energy and effects so much that they go for days without eating, which presents its own problems. Combine that with the increased heart rate and blood pressure and some serious complications could occur. Of course, the addict does not realize how bad things are getting. It is part of the addiction. They continue to increase the amount of cocaine and decrease the amount of nutrition they put into their body. Heart attacks, respiratory failure and strokes are not uncommon among cocaine addicts. They may also begin to have seizures and stomach problems
Beating cocaine addiction is not easy but many have proven that it can be done. Part of the effects of the addiction is believing life can’t be better without cocaine. On the contrary, life can be very much better without cocaine. Most of the addict’s current problems are normally directly related to the cocaine use. The addict won’t find that out until they get help from a qualified cocaine addiction treatment.
Nick Hayes is a graduate of the Narconon drug rehab program in 2005. Nick takes much enjoyment in writing, and feels there needs to be more information about drugs and alcohol provided to the people of the world. He believes nobody should have to go through an addiction.