Bruce Bassi
Cocaine Addiction: What Does It Look Like?
Cocaine generally comes in two forms: crack and powder. Crack, a highly addictive form of cocaine, contains more ingredients that powdered cocaine and undergoes a substance crystallization process. This illegal substance is highly addictive and can lead to abnormal behaviors. Crack produces a feeling of euphoria and can lead to reckless and erratic behavior. In addition, crack’s side effects depending on the amount taken include:
• Moodiness
• Anxiety
• Restlessness
• Loss of appetite
• Increased heart rate
• Breathing irregularity
• Depression
• Hallucinations
• Paranoia
• Stomach problems
• Feelings of extreme elation
The physical and mental side effects of cocaine can lead to disturbing and dangerous behavior that is unpredictable. It can cause the previously most upstanding of citizens to break the law in order to get high. Cocaine addiction can lead to challenges in family life, difficulties continuing activities of daily living, and financial and employment strain.
Article written by Mikayla Nielsen.
Getting Help
All substance use disorders and addictions are chronic diseases that require proper treatment. Breaking free from the addiction of cocaine requires professional help—help that can be provided at TelepsychHealth. Some of TelepsychHealth’s treatments as part of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program include:
• Art therapy
• Interpersonal therapy
• Mindfulness
• Yoga therapy
• Lifeskills training
• Music therapy
If you are struggling with substance or alcohol use, depression, or anxiety, intensive outpatient may be right for you. Contact us at (888) 730-5220 or contact us to begin the process of healing today!
