Signs of a Cocaine Overdose - An overdose of any kind of drug must be taken seriously. Because cocaine affects all 3 of the major systems that help keep a body alive (heart, lungs, and brain) an overdose of cocaine can quickly become deadly. Recognizing the signs of a cocaine overdose and getting help for the victim as soon as possible can quite literally be a matter of life and death.
Here are some of the signs of cocaine overdose:
High blood pressure.
Rapid pulse.
Rapid breathing.
Increased temperature or high fever.
Profuse sweating.
Confusion.
Irritability and agitation.
Other possible outcomes of a cocaine overdose include seizures, infection, liver and kidney failure, heart attack and stroke. Immediate medical attention may help reduce the severity of these affects. By recognizing early signs of cocaine use, and getting help, you may be able to help someone avoid a serious cocaine substance abuse problem, and lower the chances of death due to overdose.
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Psychological Signs of Cocaine Abuse
Psychological signs of cocaine abuse - With some people it is easier to identify physical signs of cocaine use and with others the psychological signs may be more apparent. Some of the psychological signs of cocaine abuse include:
Loss of interest in activities. Many people who use crack cocaine will lose interest in activities they used to enjoy such as their favorite sport or hobby.
Loss of interest in being with others. One of the biggest warning signs of any type of substance abuse, including cocaine addiction, is a loss of interest in being around family and friends, and sometimes people in general. People who were previously outgoing and enjoyed getting out in public and doing activities around other people may start making up excuses about being too busy or not in the mood once they start using cocaine. They would rather feed their habit in private or with other people who are using drugs with them.
Change in friends. If your loved one is suddenly hanging out with a new group of friends that do not fit within their normal social circles or is participating in activities that are very different than their normal interests they may be using cocaine, or abusing other substances.
Depression. Substance abuse is often accompanied by signs of depression. A cocaine addiction may be the cause of depression - or it may be a way for a loved with depression to self medicate.
There are many drug rehabs that specialize in cocaine addiction treatment. If you or a loved one are suffering from cocaine addiction get help now.
Loss of interest in activities. Many people who use crack cocaine will lose interest in activities they used to enjoy such as their favorite sport or hobby.
Loss of interest in being with others. One of the biggest warning signs of any type of substance abuse, including cocaine addiction, is a loss of interest in being around family and friends, and sometimes people in general. People who were previously outgoing and enjoyed getting out in public and doing activities around other people may start making up excuses about being too busy or not in the mood once they start using cocaine. They would rather feed their habit in private or with other people who are using drugs with them.
Change in friends. If your loved one is suddenly hanging out with a new group of friends that do not fit within their normal social circles or is participating in activities that are very different than their normal interests they may be using cocaine, or abusing other substances.
Depression. Substance abuse is often accompanied by signs of depression. A cocaine addiction may be the cause of depression - or it may be a way for a loved with depression to self medicate.
There are many drug rehabs that specialize in cocaine addiction treatment. If you or a loved one are suffering from cocaine addiction get help now.
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