Cocaine Addiction

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Cocaine is abused in two forms: a fine white powder which is snorted up the nose and in "rocks" also known as crack. Crack is made from cocaine by mixing it with other substances. Powdered cocaine can also be dissolved in water and injected intravenously. Drug rehab centers in South Africa have a great deal of experience in treating cocaine addicts from around the world.

Some people use cocaine on a regular basis just to get through the day and stay alert. Other people binge on cocaine at parties and mix it with alcohol and other drugs. Both of these forms of using can be dangerous and lead to addiction. Cocaine is a dangerous drug and even first time users can suffer from cardiovascular problems that result in coma or death. This means that a cocaine addict might never even get the chance to seek help in a drug rehab clinic!

There is no clear cause for cocaine addiction. This disease is thought to have genetic influences that might predispose somebody to addiction. When coupled with the right environmental factors addiction may occur. Some people use cocaine in response to very stressful deadlines, others use it for the sense of euphoria and power that it gives. Cocaine energizes users and leaves them feeling that they don't need to eat or sleep. Many users who end up in a drug rehab center in South Africa describe how a cocaine binge helps them to release stress and get work done.

Cocaine is sometimes mixed with alcohol or other drugs. Users may try to balance themselves out by mixing "uppers" (cocaine) and "downers" (heroin). The high that cocaine gives wears off quickly and leaves an intense desire to use more of the drugs. People find themselves depressed, irritable, and fearful unless they use more cocaine. This is the state that many people arrive in drug rehab centers in South Africa.

A comprehensive addiction treatment program will address any co-occurring disorders whether these be mental, emotional, physical, or psychiatric. Drug addiction will be treated within the context of the individuals personal makeup so that no details are left unchecked. By offering comprehensive addiction treatment the chance of relapse is reduced for those who graduate from a drug rehab center in Cape Town (South Africa).

Cocaine use leads to a number of problems. Cocaine is acidic and will eat away at the membranes where it is ingested. People who snorth cocaine might lose their sense of smell, suffer from nosebleeds, and can have permanent inflammation of the nasal septum. People who rub it into their gums may develop gum disease and lose their teeth. Cocaine is seldom pure and is often mixed with cheaper substances so that dealers can make a higher profit. Injecting cocaine can lead to vascular collapse, poor circulation, gangrene, and allergic reactions. Sharing needles exposes the user to a very high risk of contracting blood borne illnesses like HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.

Cocaine users who binge of cocaine can still be addicted to the drug. They may find that each time they binge they use more cocaine and have worse consequences. They can still develop very problematic symptoms from occasional cocaine use. Binge users will often blow all their money on cocaine which leads to financial problems that knock on to other areas of life.

We Do Recover can help you to find a drug rehab in South Africa that is equipped to handle your cocaine addiction. Please contact us today for expert advice.