Cocaine is one of the most highly addictive substances that we know of today. Once a person uses this drug it is highly likely that they will use again and then comes the slippery slope into full cocaine addiction and the scary reality of being the addict. For loved ones this can be very scary to watch and you may feel very powerless. However there are things you can do and one is to get your loved one to a drug rehabilitation center as quickly as possible.
The NIDA (National Institute of Drug Abuse) reports that in the United States alone some two million people are currently using cocaine. This is a huge number. The NIDA also reports that it is likely that these users at some point used gateway drugs prior to their cocaine use.
Some people may think that cocaine is a drug that is only a few decades old because of the awareness brought to it in the 1980's. However, cocaine has been around for over 100 years and used for the purpose of getting energy and other side effects of cocaine.
Signs of cocaine abuse are changes in eating and sleeping habits, runny nose, blood shot eyes, disregard for self care and hygiene, asking for money or stealing money, no interest in hobbies or other things the person loved in general, new peer group, and depression. These symptoms are serious warnings that something is wrong.
No one should underestimate the power of cocaine addiction. It will literally ruin a persons life and take over in a very negative way. A whole family and all friends suffer when it comes to addiction. If you or someone you love has a problem with drug abuse please seek help as soon as possible.
