Cocaine
Addiction Signs
There are many signs of cocaine addiction and visible side effects of cocaine use that you may notice including:
- Increased risk-taking behaviors
- Dilated pupils that are sensitive to light
- Financial troubles
- Weight loss
- Mood swings
- Change in sleeping and eating patterns
- More frequent sexual encounters
- Runny nose or frequent nosebleeds
- White powder residue around the nose and mouth
- Lack of concern for personal appearance and hygiene
How Does Cocaine
Addiction Develop?
The high that people experience during cocaine use is caused by excess dopamine in the brain. This chemical makes users feel happier and more energetic, often resulting in high confidence levels and lower inhibitions. Cocaine has a relatively short half-life, which means the high can last as little as five minutes. This can lead to cocaine binges as users chase the “good” feeling. Once the high ends, users will experience a crash period where their dopamine levels are too low. Trying to avoid this period of depression also contributes to developing a cocaine addiction.
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Our Greater Boston rehab center is here for cocaine addiction treatment recovery and relapse prevention. With our tiered treatment plan that guides people from an all-day outpatient program to IOP to counseling for continued recovery, we’ve seen incredible success rates. If you’ve noticed a loved one exhibiting cocaine addiction symptoms and you want to help them get their cocaine use under control, contact Woburn Addiction Treatment. We also have a 24-hour confidential help line so you or your loved one can get necessary cocaine addiction support and guidance.
