Cocaine Abuse – What Can Be Done About It

December 12th, 2009

Cocaine abuse is growing rapidly. While the hight of its popularity seemed to be decades ago, that is simply not true.

Unfortunately, these days you can find some form of cocaine in schools, parties, the work place and at home. But what are the signs that someone is on cocaine? How you can tell if your loved one is addicted to a drug that has the ability to consume a person after the first use?

It’s important to realize that not many people can hide the fact that they are under the influence of cocaine. The short term symptoms can be seen immediately. Some effects are increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, decreased appetite, increased energy, dilated pupils, and increased temperature.

Some long-term effects of the drug are; obsessiveness of getting high, paranoia, irritability, restlessness, and mood disturbances. These effects become more noticeable as the cocaine use goes on and as the person’s tolerance to the drug builds up.

Cocaine addiction does not have to go unhandled. If you or someone you know is in need of help please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 immediately.

Baby born with cocaine in system – drug treatment program solution

November 24th, 2009

The South Carolina Herald Online reported today that a pregnant woman had given birth to a baby with drugs in its system. The baby was tested soon after the woman left the morning after giving birth without her baby which was captured on video.  The state Department of Social Services as since taken custody of the infant who tested postive for caine and marijuana according to the Rock Hill police report.

Drug abuse is bad enough without it inflicting damage on an innocent baby. A cocaine addiction treatment program which not only addresses the physical addiction, but also the reasons behind the use in the first place is what is necessary to help people clean up their lives and thus prevent this sort of tragedy from occuring in the future.

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Cocaine Use Damages Lives

November 4th, 2009

Chicago Tribune, November 5, 2009, reports:

Man Charged in Fatal Wreck Tested Positive for Cocaine, Prosecutors Say
Driver suspected of causing crash that left pregnant woman dead

More than ever, effective drug rehabs are needed in order to prevent further tragedies such as those found in this case:

“A Chicago man charged with causing a wreck that killed a pregnant mother of five as she stood on a West Side sidewalk tested positive for cocaine after the crash, prosecutors said Wednesday.

James E. Cox, 39, was ordered held in lieu of $500,000 bail by Judge Maria Kuriakos-Cesil.

Cox was charged Tuesday with aggravated driving under the influence, causing a death.”

Drug abuse is a serious problem and when cocaine is involved, not only is the abuser at risk, he puts others around him in harm’s way as well.  Cocaine side effects can include muscle twitches, paranoia, anxiety, panic attacks, tremors and vertigo.

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MacKenzie Phillips Drug Rehab Success Story

October 3rd, 2009
MacKenize Phillips drug rehab success story

MacKenize Phillips drug rehab success story

“I kind of grew up on television. I was what they call a child star. I also grew up in a family that used and abused drugs. My dad was a rock star in the 60’s. Drugs were the norm in my family.
 
“I came to this Drug Addiction Treatment Center addicted to heroin and cocaine, having just been bailed out on felony drug possession charges. I felt like my life was over.
 
“I’d had 10 years clean time in the past, but I felt defeated by my relapse. I had done many different programs through the years trying to handle my drug usage. What I didn’t know was that this Drug Addiction Treatment Center is different and approaches the whole issue differently than any other recovery program I’d experienced. This Program allowed me to break free from my past by helping me solve the problems that I was trying to solve with drugs! Once I solved these problems, drugs were no longer an option! It allowed me to confront what I have done and take responsibility for the actions that led me nearly to the point of death.
 
“I was welcomed into a family of amazing people who truly cared about me. I was given the opportunity to repair past difficulties, under the caring and watchful eye of the staff. The program has given me the freedom to move forward into my future, a future I did not think I had.
 
“I’m clean and well, no longer eaten alive by my past. I’m responsible and accountable, ready to live the life I’ve always hoped for!
 
“This is the beginning of my life. I’ve learned who I am and what I am and I like what I’ve found out about myself. I can now move forward with my life, letting the past remain behind me and that means that life is new and I am new.”
 
-Mackenzie Phillips

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Drug rehab helps find real reason for their drug addiction

September 1st, 2009

” During the past week of my drug rehab, I have been able to examine my life and past indiscretions. Throughout the process I experienced several things. At times I felt guilty, sometimes I was angry at myself, sometimes I was saddened by my past behavior, and other times I laughed at how young and stupid I was, but overall I felt a major relief deep in my soul for letting that garbage go. It is off my chest. I can accept it for what it is, and it no longer has an effect on me. I can see that I was doing these things not as the real me, but as a clouded, frightened version of myself.

“I realized that a lot of the things I did stemmed from being insecure about myself, my purpose, and my future. I allowed drugs to cloud me to the point that I was numb to the world and told myself I didn’tcare, when deep down I really did care. This caused me a lot of pain and made me turn to more drugs I got caught in a vicious cycle. I let the fire and drive inside myself to do well and be the best person I can be get dim. I put on a good front so that people didn’t notice how I felt about myself and about life. I lost my self-confidence.

“Now I can see the real me. I feel good about who I am. I feel confident and happy. I am focused and determined to continue on this path. I wake up every morning excited and happy to be me and I look forward to the day. I feel like a weight has been lifted and that I can and willb e the person that I want to be.”
W.B.

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I control my life

August 3rd, 2009

“I can hardly find the words to express the way I feel! I came to this drug rehab program a broken, lonely, depressed, lost, shell of a woman. In the four short months that I have been here, I have found out who I am, what I am capable of and, most importantly, that I control my life. I am not the product of my past experiences, but a woman who has learned from her mistakes and is better for them.
 
“I have gained so much being here. I will never forget what I have learned and I will never lose my way again. Thank you!”
 
C.M.

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