Cocaine Addiction is Still Around

Addiction and overdose death from prescription pain medications is often publicized in the media, but cocaine use continues to be common.

Cocaine is a white powder that can be injected, or snorted.  It can also be made into crack, which is a rock or crystal that is smoked.  Cocaine use in any form is illegal.

A stimulant, cocaine causes a brief high making the user feel more energetic, talkative, and alert, but those feelings may be followed by irritability, restlessness and even panic.  Emotional changes occur and users may feel anxious, angry, and paranoid.

Using cocaine repeatedly creates changes in the circuitry of the brain causing users to lose interest in other areas of life, while repeatedly seeking the brief pleasure provided by cocaine.

Eventually, this leads to addiction.

Cocaine use can be deadly.  Even the first time use of cocaine can result in death.  Seizures, strokes, heart attacks, and comas can happen after using cocaine.  Hepatitis, HIV, and other diseases can occur when users share needles. Users will often drink alcohol while using cocaine, which magnifies the effects.  This combination creates a metabolite called cocaethylene which is far more toxic than cocaine alone.

Signs that someone might be using cocaine include dilated pupils, inability to sleep, higher than normal energy or restlessness, weight loss, runny nose or frequent nose bleeds, hoarseness, or changes in behavior such as paranoia, violence, anxiety, panic attacks, or depression.

If you or someone you know is addicted to cocaine, Gulf Breeze Recovery can help.

Gulf Breeze Recovery has a beautiful waterfront setting, with a warm and nurturing environment.  Fully staffed with experienced substance abuse treatment professionals, a 24-hour medical team is available to provide safe and comfortable detoxification if needed.

Licensed mental health professionals offer one-on-one care to address the individual needs of each guest and help them work through issues that may have contributed to their substance use.

Holistic treatment is provided by incorporating neurofeedback, exercise, meditation, and relaxation techniques to promote full and long-term recovery.  Spa treatments and nutrition are incorporated to improve the overall health and well-being of the entire person, as they are guided back to their best and healthiest self.

Gulf Breeze Recovery strives to offer the best and most comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment options in the country, with plans of treatment tailored to fit individual needs.  Their professional and medical staff is available today to meet your needs for high-quality substance abuse treatment.

The goal of Gulf Breeze Recovery is to allow you to live your life while changing your life.

If you or someone you care about, has an ongoing history of alcohol or substance use and/or relapse, contact Gulf Breeze Recovery or call: 833.551.2356 to speak to an addiction expert to learn more about their residential program, out-patient program, and intensive out-patient program, and which of these can best fit your individual needs.  These programs have helped many people overcome their addiction and embrace their new happy, healthy, substance-free lifestyle.

We help people not just to survive, but to THRIVE!