Cocaine Detox

Cocaine comes from the coca plant. “INE” means it is the chemical from the coca plant.

It is a stimulant which stimulates the central nervous system and suppresses appetite. It is illegal to possess, cultivate and distribute cocaine. It is highly addictive, sometimes after one usage is enough, and it can be snorted in powder form or dissolved in water and injected.

Cocaine detox

Cocaine detox is usually done within most private treatments. It usually does not require medical attention and can be done in any facilities. most of the state funded treatments as a prerequisite that the individual goes through detox before he gets admitted for treatment. They do not have the set up and the staff to get people through the detox. The withdrawal symptoms will last 3 to 6 days depending on quantity used and how long of a binge the addict has been. Most of the time cocaine withdrawals are not life threatening to the addict; however, when someone is using cocaine on a long term basis it cause serious health issues, and increase the chances for the individual to overdose.

Main effects of cocaine use

The effects of cocaine can last from 20 minutes to several hours It will vary upon the amount of cocaine taken, purity, and method of administration.

• hyperactivity
• restlessness
• increased blood pressure
• euphoria
• increased heart rate
• Sexual interest and pleasure can be amplified
• twitching
• paranoia

More severe side effects with prolonged use

• itching
• tachycardia
• hallucinations
• paranoid delusions.
• Overdoses
• risk of cardiac arrest or stroke
• Death

Common name of cocaine

• All-American drug
• Angie
• Aspirin
• Aunt
• Aunt Nora
• Barbs
• Batman
• Beam
• Bazulco
• Bernice
• Cola
• Coconut
• Lady snow
• Mama coca
• Powder diamonds

Cocaine withdrawal symptoms

The withdrawal symptoms includes the following:

• muscle spasms
• muscle weakness
• headaches
• dizziness
• suicidal thoughts
• agitation
• anxiety
• irritability
• disturbed sleep
• extreme fatigue
• intense craving for the drug

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