CHAT WITH US
GET HELP NOW

Cocaine

Man wondering, "What are stimulants?"

What are Stimulants?

Stimulants push the human body beyond its ordinary limits. You can dance all night, have marathon sex that lasts for days, lose weight without trying, meet difficult deadlines at work without losing focus or catching any shut-eye—all while feeling invincible and uninhibited. It’s easy to understand this supposed appeal. However, like all things that sound …

What are Stimulants? Read More »

Person slumped on table and feeling symptoms of cocaine overdose

Symptoms of Cocaine Overdose

Cocaine overdose can happen to a chronic cocaine abuser or someone trying it for one night. That’s why it’s so important to know how to recognize the symptoms of cocaine overdose—and where the nearest cocaine rehab center is in your area. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from Promises Behavioral Health about spotting cocaine overdose …

Symptoms of Cocaine Overdose Read More »

"What makes cocaine addictive?"—someone may wonder as they look at these lines of cocaine and a rolled-up dollar bill

The Chemical Composition Explained: What Makes Cocaine Addictive?

Why is cocaine so addictive? In the United States, the rates of cocaine abuse and addiction are very high. Learning what makes cocaine addictive is essential to understanding why so many Americans are drawn to the drug and tackling the underlying issue of cocaine addiction. Ultimately, what makes cocaine addictive is the same reason many …

The Chemical Composition Explained: What Makes Cocaine Addictive? Read More »

Person wearing hoodie, holding a bag of cocaine, and covering face with hand, wondering, "Why do some people get addicted to cocaine, while others don't?"

Why Some Cocaine Users Get Addicted While Others Don’t

Why do some people get addicted to cocaine? It is a highly stimulating drug that achieves its effects by altering the normal brain levels of an important chemical called dopamine. Because of how it works on the brain and the rest of the central nervous system (CNS), the drug presents a severe risk for the …

Why Some Cocaine Users Get Addicted While Others Don’t Read More »

Girl looking out window contemplating the question does cocaine make you lose weight

Cocaine and Weight Loss

Does cocaine make you lose weight? Though there’s a connection between cocaine and weight loss, especially during the initial use period, it may cause individuals to gain weight over time. Additionally, cocaine use carries severe physical and mental health risks, and the longer a person takes cocaine, the more likely they are to become addicted. …

Cocaine and Weight Loss Read More »

Woman lying down and pinching her nose wondering how long does cocaine stays in your system

How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?

How long does cocaine stay in your system? A person might ask this question for a variety of reasons. For instance, individuals may be concerned about their cocaine use and its potential effects on their health. Additionally, if someone has been using cocaine recreationally or as part of an addiction, they may want to know …

How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System? Read More »

Are E-Cigarettes a Gateway to Cocaine?

E-cigarettes are powered devices that deliver a nicotine-containing aerosol mist into the lungs. While proponents of these devices point to their potential for reducing the risks associated with consuming nicotine-containing cigarette smoke, critics point to a range of possible problems stemming from their use. In a report published in September 2014 in The New England …

Are E-Cigarettes a Gateway to Cocaine? Read More »

man thinking about the risk of cocaine use

3 Major Risk Factors of Cocaine Use

Sudden cardiovascular death is a term sometimes used to describe fatal cases of the abrupt heart stoppage associated with cardiac arrest. The stimulant drug cocaine is known for its ability to significantly alter heart function in both experienced and inexperienced users. In a study published in the journal Addiction, a team of Spanish researchers explored …

3 Major Risk Factors of Cocaine Use Read More »

a doctor discusses the connection between stress and cocaine relapse with a patient

Stress Tends to Play a Part in Cocaine Relapse

The life of drug use can be challenging. However, trying to abandon that life can be equally tricky. It takes the help of an addiction treatment center, such as Promises Behavioral Health to begin the journey to recovery. But what happens after you’ve started down the path to sobriety? For some, stress and cocaine relapse …

Stress Tends to Play a Part in Cocaine Relapse Read More »

Scroll to Top