Cocaine Addition
Cocaine addiction has become almost commonplace among individuals that begin to use cocaine recreationally. A powerfully addictive stimulant, cocaine can be smoked, snorted or injected. Regardless of which form of use an individual chooses to use, you can be sure that cocaine addiction is likely to happen.
Crack Addiction
Crack addiction on the other hand has evolved over the last 15 years or so and is also highly addictive. Crack is almost always smoked and like cocaine, almost always ends up in a crack addiction. Crack received its name from the crackling sound it makes as it is smoked. Individuals suffering from crack addiction develop their addiction more rapidly than those with a cocaine addiction. Call us now for cocaine addiction treatment at 1-866-657-4357.
Cocaine Addiction, Crack Addiction and Medical Consequences
Cocaine addiction and crack addiction destroys lives. While cocaine addiction and crack addiction is not physically addicting, they have severe emotional and physical consequences. Some of the possible medical consequences of crack addiction and cocaine addiction are;
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular problems
- Stroke
- Convulsions
- Respiratory difficulties
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Nose bleeds
- Malnutrition
Cocaine addiction and crack addiction, as with any addiction are termed a disease; a disease that is progressive, chronic and can be fatal. As with other stimulants such as methamphetamine, crack cocaine interferes with the dopamine in the brain which is associated with the pleasure we feel. As cocaine generates the buildup of dopamine it creates or stimulates the brain to ask for more. This creates the beginning of the cocaine addiction or crack addiction. It also explains the extreme lows people suffering from either addiction experience when they stop using the cocaine.
Lakeview Health Systems' crack/cocaine addiction detox is a state-of-the-art facility that is medically focused with physicians trained in addiction medicine and a 24 hour nursing staff on the premises. Whether we are treating a person for cocaine addiction or crack addition, every patient is seen as an individual with their own set of personal issues. As such, every detox protocol is different, based on your individual circumstances. The most effective drug treatment exists with a continuum of care. Lakeview's drug treatment center not only addresses each client's individual issues and needs but also extends to a family recovery program to help all family members heal and to develop an addiction recovery support system.
For treatment of cocaine addiction or crack addiction call Lakeview Health Systems toll-free at 1-866-657-4357. We are here to take your calls 24 hours a day and seven days a week. All calls are strictly confidential.
