Cocaine Addiction in Family Members or Friends

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Are you able to tell if someone that you love is a cocaine abuser? Those with this drug dependency often have a glazed look in their eyes. Their mannerisms seem stiff and robotic. You may see signs of weight loss or differences in eating patterns.

This same person will exhibit problems in group activities as well. He or she can be very talkative and speak very quickly. They can often be inappropriate or distant. It isn’t that he or she is unaware of what is happening around them, it is just that they feel that what is happening is wrong and they are right.

There is a strange type of narcissism or egotism involved. To them, everyone else is acting in the wrong. As a result, most of the tasks this person does has to be redone. This can cause a lot of time and effort on other people, especially in a work or school environment. Although someone may believe they are being productive, this is not usually the case. There is an agitation or anxiety aspect often that accompanies them.

Look for these signs if you are still unsure whether your friend or loved on is hooked on this drug. Immediate action is required if you are sure that this person is an addict. If not dealt with quickly, this condition can cause serious damage to their health, relationships, and finances. It is an inexpensive habit and often a desperation sets in to fund it. Lies and stories are said in order to not get caught, get money or find ways to keep this going.

Thankfully, cocaine addiction can be overcome. You will need to find a successful rehabilitation center to send your loved one. Find out what their success rate is and how the program works. Going through detox is important to not relapse or leave a facility prematurely.

Some people fall into the pattern of going from rehab to rehab clinic and not getting anywhere. Often, people will make friends with other users at a facility and get into a relationship built both on support and using. This is why it is best to be around people who are not drug users or have been clean for over five years.

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