COCAINE ABUSE
CONDITION
Cocaine is an illegal drug which can give a powerful ‘high’ that can leave you feeling really down. All types of cocaine are extremely habitual and the weakness can take hold very quickly indeed. Taking cocaine is a very dangerous activity with a series of risks both in the short and long term.
SIGNS OF COCAINE USAGE
SHORT TERM
Physical symptoms/risks:
- Dilated pupils, fast heart rate, constricted blood vessels, heart attack
- Runny nose, nosebleeds, track marks, burns
Dangerous behavior under the influence, resulting from:
- Euphoria, exuberance, overconfidence
- Aggressiveness, paranoia
- Delusions, hallucinations
LONG TERM
Physical symptoms/risks:
- Poor judgment
- Depression
- Irritability, mood swings
- Agitation, nervousness
- Intense craving
- Need for increasing amounts/frequency
- Apathy, exhaustion, sleeping a lot
- Tiredness but difficulty in sleeping
- Financial concerns
TREATMENTS FOR COCAINE ABUSE
Psychological Therapies
Talking Therapies
Specialist Drugs Counselling
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
TMS TREATMENT for Cocaine abuse
mindfulTMS believe that TMS – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation could offer an alternative treatment option for cocaine abuse. Transcranial magnetic stimulation works directly on the associated areas of the brain and has shown excellent results in a variety of treatment areas.
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