It affects every organ in a person’s system so when someone
becomes addicted to cocaine, it isn’t very long until there are many
noticeable symptoms of the abuse. The drug is notorious for giving the
abuser the ability to have increased energy beyond the normal. The
person using cocaine, in the early stages will have increased energy,
less hunger, less fatigue, good humor, and a tendency to talk quite a
bit.
Often considered a social drug, cocaine is very expensive, and
addicts will often go to any extreme to be able to afford the drug.
3 Symptoms of Addiction
1. Muscle Jerks
2. Hallucinations (voices, sounds, smells, “cocaine bugs”)
3. Inability to sit still
3 Possible Treatment Plans
1. (CA) Cocaine Anonymous uses a 12 step program which is helpful after Detox
2. Detoxification
3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
