Cocaine Abuse and Treatment for Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is an extremely addictive drug that can lead to addiction the very first time you use it. Side effects can include but are not excluded to, increased heart rhythm and blood pressure, cardiac arrest, seizures, and even death can be among the side effects of cocaine abuse. Using cocaine is dangerous and the more you consume or use, the worse the side effects can get, putting distress on the brain and the heart. Cocaine-related deaths occur when there is too much of the drug in your system, causing rapid beating of the heart, putting the whole cardiovascular system in a state of emergency. This can lead to seizures and respiratory failure.
Long-Term Effects of Cocaine Use
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Cocaine Abuse Stats
In 2013, there were 601,000 persons aged 12 or older who had used cocaine for the first time within the past 12 months; this averages to approximately 1,600 initiates per day. This estimate was similar to the number from 2008 to 2012 (ranging from 623,000 to 724,000).
Cocaine addiction statistics are provided by www.smasha.gov
Signs and Symptoms of Prolonged Cocaine Abuse
- Malnutrition Malnutrition
- Rapid weight fluctuations
- Tooth decay
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social isolation
- Nosebleeds
- Aggressive behavior
- Irritability
- Suicidal thoughts
- Irritability
- Violent behaviors
- Theft
- Not able to feel pleasure
- Prostitution
- Needing more of the drug for the desired effect
- Drug dealing
- No Concentration
Common Side Effects from the Withdrawal of Cocaine
- Fatigue
- Sleeplessness
- Agitation
- Increased hunger and appetite
- Intense dreams
- Muscle ache
- Slowed motor response system

Treatment for Cocaine Addiction
Inpatient Treatment for Cocaine Addiction
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Cocaine Treatment for Teens
Wilderness or outdoor therapy
- Wilderness therapy for teens is one of the most effective treatments for cocaine addiction treatment is conducted in the great outdoors allowing for 24-hour supervision without the distractions of everyday life.
- Teen 12 step programs focus on and promote empowerment of the teen so they can make positive life choices. Created by Alcoholics Anonymous, The 12 Step program is one of the most recognized programs for teens.
- Outpatient addiction therapy is a type of treatment that is usually set in an office building and the teen is able to go home and to school while undergoing therapy for their addiction. For someone with heavy cocaine addiction, this type of treatment is recommended as an aftercare option, due to the rate at which teens relapse while undergoing outpatient therapy as primary care for their addiction.
- Treatment at an inpatient facility allows the teen to separate themselves from the toxic environment that played a part in the addiction process. Separating a teen from their environment can take the stress of everyday life and the pressures from their peers while undergoing treatment for their addiction.

Aftercare options can include the following
- Support groups
- 12 step programs
- One-on-one therapy
- Group therapy
- Sober living and therapeutic communities
- Day treatment programs
Ways to finance treatment for cocaine addiction
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Sliding Scale Programs
Some programs can offer sliding fee scales for people who have little or no means to cover the costs of treatment.
State-funded and locally funded programs
- Local and state-funded programs for cocaine addiction are located in many different states and Drug Rehab Services is a great resource for these programs that are offered in your area.
Credit and loans financing for treatment
- Some banks and credit card companies have special provisions that help cover the costs of treatment through low-interest loans and credit-free loans. We will help you discover all the options that are available to you to help cover the cost of treatment.
Social media funding
- Crowdfunding and social media funding are great resources for people seeking treatment. Go Fund Me and Indie Go-Go are two of these sites and have had great results for those seeking help with their addictions.

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