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Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine causes addiction by altering the chemical composition of the brain.
The drug stimulates the brain’s reward pathway, increasing a person’s
motivation to repeat the pleasure-inducing use of cocaine and ultimately
resulting in dependence and addiction.

ABOUT COCAINE

Many people first use cocaine in social settings. Because it revs up the body
and tends to make people more talkative and happy, it’s a popular party drug.

Quick Facts: COCAINE

ABUSE POTENTIAL:

COCAINE

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

BENZOYLMETHYLECGONINE

DRUG CLASS:

STIMULANT

STREET NAMES::

COKE, BLOW, WHITE, YAYO, SNOW

SIDE EFFECTS:

APPETITE LOSS, WEIGHT LOSS, IMPOTENCE,
IRRITABILITY, HEADACHES, REPRODUCTIVE DAMAGE,
CONVULSIONS AND SEIZURES

HOW IT’S USED:

SNORTED, INJECTED, SMOKED

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People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or reward themselves. Over time they can make you believe that you need them to enjoy life, or that you can’t cope without them,which can gradually lead to dependence and addiction. Approximately 10% of any population is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Addiction is more common than diabetes, which occursin approximately7% of the population. Addiction crosses all socio-economic boundaries. 10%of teachers, 10% of plumbers, and 10% of CEOs have an addiction. Addiction is more common (888) 820-7985

10,930 PEOPLE

In 2013, 10,930 people
were arrested for drug
violations.

753 PEOPLE

753 people were admitted
for treatment of cocaine
addiction in Alabama

20 Percent

Drug Overdose death rates
In Alabama jumped 20%
From 2013 to 2014

HEY, NEED HELP WITH COCAINE ADDICTION?

Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction is one of the most difficult challenges you will ever face, but you don’t have to face it alone.

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People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or reward themselves. Over time they can make you believe that you need them to enjoy life, or that you can’t cope without them,which can gradually lead to dependence and addiction. Approximately 10% of any population is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Addiction is more common than diabetes, which occursin approximately7% of the population. Addiction crosses all socio-economic boundaries. 10%of teachers, 10% of plumbers, and 10% of CEOs have an addiction. Addiction is more common (888) 820-7985

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People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or reward themselves. Over time they can make you believe that you need them to enjoy life, or that you can’t cope without them,which can gradually lead to dependence and addiction. Approximately 10% of any population is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Addiction is more common than diabetes, which occursin approximately7% of the population. Addiction crosses all socio-economic boundaries. 10%of teachers, 10% of plumbers, and 10% of CEOs have an addiction. Addiction is more common (888) 820-7985

HEY, NEED HELP WITH COCAINE ADDICTION?

Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction is one of the most difficult challenges you will ever face, but you don’t have to face it alone.

SPACE FOR EXTRA CONTENT

People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or reward themselves. Over time they can make you believe that you need them to enjoy life, or that you can’t cope without them,which can gradually lead to dependence and addiction. Approximately 10% of any population is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Addiction is more common than diabetes, which occursin approximately7% of the population. Addiction crosses all socio-economic boundaries. 10%of teachers, 10% of plumbers, and 10% of CEOs have an addiction. Addiction is more common (888) 820-7985