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Cocaine comes from a chemical called benzoylmethylecgonine which is found in leaves of a coca plant. If you chew these leaves they will cause you to feel an elevated sense of engergy. These leaves are proccessed into powder, then artificially concentrated to make it addictive.

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Cocaine comes from a chemical called benzoylmethylecgonine which is found in leaves of a coca plant. If you chew these leaves they will cause you to feel an elevated sense of engergy. These leaves are proccessed into powder, then artificially concentrated to make it addictive.

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Cocaine can be used for many reasons. Most being to get high and feel entergetic. In some cases though, it can be used for medical procedures such as surgeries. Some effects cocaine can have on people are, irritability, paranoia, nausea, increased blood pressure, and restlessness.

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Cocaine can be used for many reasons. Most being to get high and feel entergetic. In some cases though, it can be used for medical procedures such as surgeries. Some effects cocaine can have on people are, irritability, paranoia, nausea, increased blood pressure, and restlessness.

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Cocaine is a pretty popular drug among people. In fact, it is the 3rd most popular drug. Around 6 million Americans have used cocaine in the year 2017 alone. And around 136,000 of those were 17 or younger.

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Cocaine is a pretty popular drug among people. In fact, it is the 3rd most popular drug. Around 6 million Americans have used cocaine in the year 2017 alone. And around 136,000 of those were 17 or younger.

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Cocaine is very addictive. The first time using it will be a very new and interesting experience. But the more times you do it, the more you build up tolerance to it, and after a few times it won't be as exciting anymore, which will leave the brain feeling unsatisfied and craving more.

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Cocaine is very addictive. The first time using it will be a very new and interesting experience. But the more times you do it, the more you build up tolerance to it, and after a few times it won't be as exciting anymore, which will leave the brain feeling unsatisfied and craving more.

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Cocaine is highly addictive. It is theorized that the recent increases in cocaine use in the United States is directly related to increased availability and accessibility.

Cocaine abuse and addiction affect people of all ages, races, ethnicities and other demographics. Interestingly, rates of abuse, addiction, overdose, and use vary across different groups of people.

Cocaine Abuse Statistics By Age

Nearly six million Americans over the age of twelve admitted to using cocaine in 2017. This number increases every year, with an average of one million people using cocaine for the first time each year.

About 136,000 teens and adolescents ages twelve to 17 misused cocaine within a years time in 2016. Of these teens, approximately 28,000 of them abused cocaine in the previous 30 days.

More than 1.9 million adults aged 18 to 25 disclosed they had used cocaine in 2016. This is the highest rate of cocaine use in an age bracket. A little less than a quarter of these individuals acknowledged abusing cocaine within 30 days.

The second highest cocaine use was within the ages of 26 to 34. Almost 1.5 million people of this age used cocaine in the past year, and one-third of those occurred within the last month.

Interestingly, more than 527,000 people who abuse cocaine are over the age of 55. In addition, cocaine abuse occurs across all age groups.

Over 867,000 people self-reported information that met criteria for cocaine addiction, or cocaine use disorder in 2016. Most of these individuals were over the age of 26 (623,000).

Cocaine Use Stats And Gender

Men and women abuse drugs at vastly different rates, and cocaine use is no different. Approximately 1.3 percent of all women reported using cocaine in 2016, and the percentage of men was nearly double that at 2.5 percent.

Based on the Treatment Episode Data Set Admissions (TEDS-A) from 2017, approximately 107,033 women were admitted to treatment for cocaine, either as a primary or secondary drug of choice.

The TEDS-A data also reported that 194,168 men sought substance abuse treatment for cocaine use, both primary and secondary. However, it is estimated that well over 867,000 men and women were in need of treatment for cocaine use disorder.

Men were hospitalized for cocaine overdoses at nearly double the rate of women in 2015. Approximately 12,500 men and 6,386 women were treated for cocaine poisoning over the course of the year.

More men die as a result of a cocaine overdose when compared to women. Over 7,400 men died due to a cocaine overdose death, and 2,882 women died as a result of overdose from cocaine.

Cocaine Abuse Information And Race

Cocaine use is highest among white people, black people, and the Hispanic population. However, cocaine use is prevalent across races, as detailed here:

Cocaine Use By Race / Ethnicity

white - 3,362,000

Hispanic - 768,000

black - 612,000

Asian - 101,000

Native American - 31,000

Pacific Islander / Hawaiian - 18,000

Overall, cocaine use is similar across different races. Between 1.2 and 2 percent of each race/ethnicity has reported using cocaine. Individuals who identify with two or more races or ethnicities have a slightly higher (2.2 percent) rate of cocaine abuse.

Statistically, black people have a higher rate of overdose death as a result of cocaine use than other races. Overdose deaths from cocaine occur more frequently for black people than white or Hispanic individuals.

Cocaine Use And Driving Under The Influence

Just less than half of drivers from all traffic fatalities tested positive for drugs in 2016. This is nearly double the percentage from 2007.

Of the 33,375 toxicology reports ran on deceased motorists, 31 percent of these individuals tested positive for stimulants, like cocaine. Over 12,000 of those motorists had more than one substance in their system at the time of the accident.

Cocaine tends to increase aggression, and, when used with other drugs, can amplify the effects of the additional substances. This can be dangerous in many situations, especially operating a motor vehicle.

Statistics For Cocaine Overdose

According to the CDC, in 2015, for every 100,000 people across the country, approximately 18,558 people were hospitalized due to cocaine overdoses. That is nearly 600,000 cocaine overdoses that resulted in hospital visits in one years time.

Geographically, more cocaine overdoses occur in the south and the northeast than in any other area of the United States. This could be due to the increased availability in the south and the larger metropolitan areas of the northeast.

Just over ten percent of all drug overdoses were cocaine overdoses, according to emergency room data information.

Cocaine Treatment Outcomes

A standard treatment protocol for a person struggling with cocaine addiction should include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and programs that encourage support system development.

Substance abuse rehab programs can be structured in a number of ways to provide treatment for addiction, including cocaine.

Options like inpatient treatment, outpatient services, group, and individual therapies, and treating co-occurring disorders are all appropriate options.

Maintaining social networks and support has shown to be an effective method for long-term sobriety from substance abuse and addiction, including cocaine addiction.

A nationwide study investigated the outcomes of 1,648 individuals who sought treatment for cocaine addiction. About 40% of those in this study returned to rehab one or more times within five years of initial substance abuse treatment.

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Cocaine Statistics By Age, Gender, Ethnicity, More

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Cocaine is highly addictive. It is theorized that the recent increases in cocaine use in the United States is directly related to increased availability and accessibility. Cocaine abuse and addiction affect people of all ages, races, ethnicities and other demographics. Interestingly, rates of abuse, addiction, overdose, and use vary across different groups of people.

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Treatment for cocaine commonly involves detox and therepy in a rehab program. Treatment can depend on a lot of factors: How severe the addiction is, your physical and mental health, age and gender all depend on what type of treatment is right for you. Some good treatment programs would be, Boca Recovery Center and The Hope House.

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Treatment for cocaine commonly involves detox and therepy in a rehab program. Treatment can depend on a lot of factors: How severe the addiction is, your physical and mental health, age and gender all depend on what type of treatment is right for you. Some good treatment programs would be, Boca Recovery Center and The Hope House.

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About Boca Recovery Center - New Jersey

At Boca Recovery Center we offer specialized programs such as faith based christian programming, trauma focused programming, medication assisted programming. We employ a diverse staff and are able to individualize client programming. Smart recovery, Sex love addict, gamblers anonymous, al anon, narcotics anonymous, alcoholic anonymous are all available options upon a clinical recommendation.

Boca Recovery Center facilities are located on the east coast of the United States. Our amenities include private rooms with all the comforts of home. Each room is equipped with a smart television and comfortable furnishings. The uniqueness of our outpatient program allows clients to have their own cell phones. All of our properties have a gym ,game room, basketball court and barbeque area. Weekend programming consists of scheduled outdoor activities to provide the clients with an opportunity to participate in sober fun.

Boca Recovery has the following accreditations:

Department of Children and Family (DCF)

The Joint Commission

LegitScript

National Alliance of Recovery Residences

Boca Recovery Center was the first in the substance use disorder industry that addressed the need in the community to provide resources for Covid 19 positive clients. The agency took an active role in the community under the guidance of the department of health and provided resources for this population to professionals in the area. Additionally Boca Recovery Center partnered with Florida Atlantic University to create a clinical and medical internship program which enables us to provide the interns. CEO Kathryn Delguidice was named "Recovery Person of the Year" in 2018, and Dr. Alison Tarlow was named "Clinical Director of the Year" in 2019.

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At Boca Recovery Center we offer specialized programs such as faith based christian programming, trauma focused programming, medication assisted programming. We employ a diverse staff and are able to individualize client programming. Smart recovery, Sex love addict, gamblers anonymous, al anon, narcotics anonymous, alcoholic anonymous are all available options upon a clinical recommendation.

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This article talks about drug use in Michigan. In the article it shows that cocaine is one of the most abused drugs in Michigan. The biggest reason is Detroit. Being that it lies between major drug trafficking areas such as Chicago, New York and Toronto. Cocaine is illegal in Michigan. Sometimes though, the court will send you to a rehab instead of jail in order to get treatment, which I think makes more sense.

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Michigan Addiction Treatment

In Michigan, methamphetamine abuse is one of the leading causes of drug-related crimes and overdoses. Between 2007 and 2009, the number of statewide methamphetamine lab seizure incidents spiked 290 percent. The rate of drug-related deaths in Michigan exceeds the national average. There are more fatalities related to dangerous drugs than from motor vehicle accidents and firearms.

The most frequently abused drugs in Michigan include:

Michigan is centrally located between major drug trafficking regions such as Chicago, New York, Toronto and Montreal. Surrounded by large areas of water and highways, the state has quickly become a transportation center for cocaine, heroin and marijuana.

Detroit, in particular, has experienced alarming numbers of heroin and stimulant users. The city has historically been known as a core drug transit area for Colombian Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) out of Florida and New York. Situated near waterways and lakes, Detroit offers many options for drug smugglers to transport products. In addition, large quantities of illicit substances enter the state through the Detroit Metropolitan Airport before heading to retailers in-state and around the Midwest.

Laws of Michigan Drug Use

Drug possession laws are strict in Michigan and will typically fall into one of two categories: simple possession (which is for your personal use only) and possession with intent to distribute. Being charged with an intent to distribute a drug often comes with much more severe sentencing.

Possessing a drug is more than having it in your pocket. You can be charged with possession of an illegal substance if it's found in your home, in your car or even lying next to you on the ground.

Schedules I and II drugs, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, ecstasy and prescription opiates are recognized as some of the most dangerous and addictive substances in Michigan. These come with serious drug charges, even for small amounts. Sometimes the court will allow first-time offenders to enter a rehab program instead of serving probation or time in jail. Charges and sentencing may vary based on the type of drug and the amount in possession.

Less than 50 grams

4 years in prison and $25,000 fine

Between 50 and 450 grams

20 years in prison and $250,000 fine

Between 450 and 1,000 grams

30 years in prison and $500,000 fine

More than 1,000 grams

Life in prison and $1 million fine

Marijuana Laws in Michigan

In December 2008, the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act was enacted to allow those with certain health conditions to obtain a prescription for medical marijuana.

Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Michigan include:

Alzheimer's disease

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Cachexia or wasting syndrome

Cancer

Chronic pain

Crohn's disease

Glaucoma

HIV or AIDS

Hepatitis C

Nail-patella syndrome

Nausea

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Seizures

Severe and persistent muscle spasms

Each patient is limited to two and one-half ounces of usable marijuana at any given time. While home cultivation is approved in Michigan, an individual can only have 12 or fewer plants in an enclosed, locked area.

The use of recreational marijuana in Michigan is illegal and comes with various penalties for possession. In addition to time in jail and fines, a conviction will result in a driver license suspension for six months.

Addiction Treatment Laws in Michigan

Michigan has a wide range of harm reduction laws in place to help prevent drug abuse and keep residents safe. For instance, Michigan has a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) in place known as the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS). The system works by collecting prescription data on controlled substances and providing information to health care providers such as:

Physicians

Dentists

Pharmacists

Nurse practitioners

Physician's assistants

Podiatrists

Veterinarians

Information collected is shared among states who have implemented a PDMP. This helps medical professionals provide a better overall level of patient care by recognizing doctor hopping, substance abuse and insurance fraud.

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program

The Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program is designed to help local and state law enforcement agencies combat drug trafficking crimes. The designated Michigan HIDTA counties include:

Drugs that cross into the U.S. from Canada play a significant role in the Michigan HIDTA program. These counties are provided funding for state-of-the-art equipment and other resources to track and dismantle any Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs). Detroit, Flint and Saginaw are the largest drug markets in the eastern regions of the HIDTA. On the western side, Grand Rapid and Kalamazoo are the most prevalent markets.

Heroin trafficking and abuse has become as prominent as cocaine trafficking and abuse in Michigan. The HIDTA is putting additional efforts into fighting these dangerous drugs.

Some of the Michigan HIDTA's current projects involve:

Safe Streets Initiative: Law enforcement agencies ramp up their presence in susceptible neighborhoods known for violent street level drug trafficking

Conspiracy One Task Force: Partnership between the Detroit Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation targeting regional, national and international cocaine trafficking organizations

Southeastern Michigan Money Laundering Task Force: Federal and state-level agencies working together in an effort to dismantle the economic infrastructure of major drug organizations operating in Michigan

Drug Enforcement Administration Group Six: Multi-agency unit who immobilizes Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) in an attempt to stop drug trafficking through southeastern Michigan

Looking for a place to start?

Reach out to a treatment provider for free today.

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Public Act 200 of 2014

In June 2014, the Michigan Senate passed legislation that allows judges the ability to order adults to involuntary drug abuse treatment. If a person refuses to get help for their addiction, family members can now petition for involuntary substance abuse treatment. If approved, the court may order mandated treatment for up to 72 hours, or until a hearing occurs with evidence that the person is in no danger to themselves or others.

Substance abuse doesn't just harm the person struggling with addiction; it harms the families and friends of people in need of help, too. This law makes it easier to help those we love recover from drug use and repair families damaged by abuse.

- Michigan state Representative, John Walsh

Treatment Centers in Michigan

Michigan offers many different low cost and state-funded addiction treatment services. For example, there are several Women's Specialty Services (WSS) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) prevention services. Across the state, women who are pregnant or have parental rights to their children are placed on a priority list for treatment.

Services provided through Michigan state and federal funds consist of:

Other treatment centers and rehab facilities may offer a discounted rate to those in need or a payment plan to offset the upfront costs. Private insurance plans may also help cover substance abuse program expenses. Check with your insurance provider about possible deductibles or reimbursements for treatment.

When researching addiction treatment centers, it's important to keep an open mind. You may find that an out-of-state facility encompasses everything you're looking for. A facility further from home shouldn't deter you from getting the treatment you deserve.

Going out of state for treatment can prove more beneficial and successful than in-state facilities.

The advantages of out-of-state treatment centers include:

Distances you from triggers and other bad influences

Prevents you from walking out and going home

Offers a chance to focus solely on your health and wellbeing

Provides an opportunity to receive care from top-rated facilities

Delivers better probability for long-term recovery and sobriety

Get the help to overcome addiction. Contact a treatment provider today.

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This article talks about how the UK deals with cocaine and how it effects their citizens. In the UK cocaine usage has hit an all time high in the past couple years. Covid-19 was a big factor that caused many people in isolation to turn to drugs. Drug related poisonings were 60% higher than 10 years prior. What they are doing to help reduce cocaine usage is set up treatment centers and housing for drug addicts.

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Deaths from drug poisoning in England and Wales have reached a record high, with a growing number of people dying after using cocaine and opiates, data shows.

Charities said the figures showed there was a public health emergency, with the pandemic negatively affecting those with addiction problems. In 2020, 4,561 people died from drug poisoning - the equivalent of 79.5 deaths per million people. This is 3.8% higher than figures for 2019 and the highest number since records began in 1993.

Two-thirds (2,996) of drug poisoning deaths in 2020 were related to drug misuse, accounting for 52.3 deaths per million people.

Men accounted for more than two-thirds of deaths from poisoning in 2020, a disparity consistent with previous years. The highest rate of drug misuse deaths was found in those aged 45 to 49, closely followed by those aged 40 to 44.

Approximately half of all the deaths from poisoning in 2020 involved an opiate - pain relief medication such as codeine and fentanyl - and 777 deaths involved cocaine, which is 9.7% more than 2019 and more than five times the number recorded a decade before.

The rate of cocaine-related deaths among women has increased by more than 800% in the last 10 years, from 16 deaths in 2010 to 158 deaths in 2020.

The latest English and Welsh drugs misuse statistics show Scotland's rate of drugs deaths - those related to misuse and addiction - continues to be far higher than in other UK nations.

Last week National Records of Scotland, the statistics agency, said in 2020 a record 1,339 people died from drug misuse. The new ONS data shows that Scotland's per capita rate of drugs fatalities is 4.8 times higher than in England and Wales.

Eytan Alexander, a recovering drug addict and chief executive of UK Addiction Treatment Centres, said the rise in England and Wales was sad but not surprising, with cocaine-related deaths "especially unsurprising ... given that [the drug] is so readily available and as easy to order as a Deliveroo".

"We're living in a parallel pandemic: a drug, alcohol, and mental health pandemic that has only worsened due to the virus. Enough is enough ... we need to come together as a society and take real action."

Rates of drug-related poisoning were 60.9% higher in 2020 than in 2010. The rate has increased every year since 2012; the increase from 2019 was not statistically significant.

Dr Emily Finch, the vice-chair of the addictions faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said years of cuts had left addiction services ill-equipped. She said more funding was needed "and people living with a drug addiction must have access to the mental health support they desperately need".

Clare Taylor, the national director of operations at Turning Point, which runs drug and alcohol recovery services, said the figures showed a public health emergency that needed an immediate response.

"Covid-19 has impacted on the nation's mental health, but the effect of isolation, financial insecurity and fear has hit many of those who were already vulnerable, including people with a history of drug or alcohol problems, and some people have not received the support that they needed," she said, adding that austerity and cuts had also prompted a rise in drug-related deaths.

"Every drug or alcohol-related death is preventable, and our thoughts are with anyone who has lost someone this way."

There have been increasing numbers of deaths involving benzodiazepines in 2020 (a rise of 19.3% compared with 2019; from 399 to 476 deaths), pregabalin (a rise of 41%; from 244 to 344 deaths), gabapentin (a rise of 32.6%; from 89 to 118 deaths) and zopiclone (a rise of 4.3%; from 140 to 146 deaths).

People born between 1970 and 1979 have consistently had the highest rates of drug misuse deaths for the past 25 years.

Mark Moody, the chief executive of the charity Change Grow Live, also called for immediate action. "For things to improve, we must directly challenge the stigma faced by people who use drugs. This starts by recognising that drug dependency is a chronic health condition which must be integrated alongside NHS services, criminal justice pathways and housing support."

In 2020, the highest rate of drug misuse deaths was in the north-east, while the lowest rate was in London. The north-east has had the highest rate of drug misuse for the past eight years and has a statistically significantly higher rate than all other regions of England.

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Drug poisoning deaths in England and Wales reach record high

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Deaths from drug poisoning in England and Wales have reached a record high, with a growing number of people dying after using cocaine and opiates, data shows. Charities said the figures showed there was a public health emergency, with the pandemic negatively affecting those with addiction problems. In 2020, 4,561 people died from drug poisoning - the equivalent of 79.5 deaths per million people.

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Hartney, Elizabeth “Dangerous Hidden Ingredients in Cocaine.” Verywell Mind, Elizabeth Hartney, 19 Feb. 2021, www.verywellmind.com/what-is-in-cocaine-21989.                                                          NIDA. 2021, April 8. Cocaine DrugFacts. Retrieved from https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine on 2021, September 17                         “Drug Poisoning Deaths in England and Wales Reach Record High.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 3 Aug. 2021, www.theguardian.com/society/2021/aug/03/drug-poisoning-deaths-in-england-and-wales-reach-record-high.  

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Hartney, Elizabeth “Dangerous Hidden Ingredients in Cocaine.” Verywell Mind, Elizabeth Hartney, 19 Feb. 2021, www.verywellmind.com/what-is-in-cocaine-21989.                                                          NIDA. 2021, April 8. Cocaine DrugFacts. Retrieved from https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine on 2021, September 17                         “Drug Poisoning Deaths in England and Wales Reach Record High.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 3 Aug. 2021, www.theguardian.com/society/2021/aug/03/drug-poisoning-deaths-in-england-and-wales-reach-record-high.  