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Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug that is extracted from the coca plant. It is used by snorting it, rubbing it into the gums, injection, and smoking it. This is a very dangerous drug that has many negative effects on one's health.

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The risk factors of cocaine include:

insomnia

depression

disorientation

hallucinations

convulsions

death

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A common cause of death for cocaine users is by heart attack because their heart beats so fast that it cannot keep up with itself, causing it to go into arrest.

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In addition, research shows that cocaine increases the likelihood of contracting HIV due to weakened immune cell function. Once cocaine users already have the HIV virus, they are more likely to become infected with other viruses, including hepatitis.

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Teens may use this drug because it can temporarily increase alertness and have a euphoric effect on the body.

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These signs include:

restlessness

anxiety

paranoia

dilated pupils

increased temperature, heart rate, & blood pressure

loss of appetite

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If you or a loved one need help, there are several programs and services for drug addiction recovery. A service like SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is available 24/7, 365 days of the year to help. Specialists on the call lines offer information and refer callers to treatment facilities in nearby locations.

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There are several treatment therapies available to help cocaine addiction.
These include cognitive-behavioral therapy, contingency management or motivational incentives, therapeutic communities, and community-based recovery groups.

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https://drugfree.org/drug/cocaine-crack/
https://addictionblog.org/infographics/adverse-effects-of-cocaine-infographic/
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine
https://thenounproject.com/term/no-cocaine/439941/
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline