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What Are the Symptoms of Cocaine Intoxication?

Cocaine’s stimulant qualities are what appeal to those who use it. Before anyone realized how addictive and dangerous the drug could be, it was in over-the-counter medications and even, briefly, in Coca-Cola. Many people who use this drug feel it makes them more confident, effective, and likable. The euphoric effects tempt users to keep using, which all too often leads to chemical dependence and ultimately addiction, while the symptoms of…

Melissa BeitlerFebruary 20, 2022

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How Important Is Cocaine Addiction Help?

Cocaine has been around for over 150 years, and abuse rates to this highly addictive drug spiked in the 1980s. Today, cocaine addiction still affects over 5 million Americans. Between five and eight percent of rehab admissions are for cocaine addiction. However, we know that not everyone who suffers from this disease is in treatment. Today, cocaine addiction treatment programs are as relevant in the rehab world as ever. At…

Melissa BeitlerAugust 20, 2021

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Why Cocaine Addiction Treatment Is Still Crucial

Cocaine has been around since the mid-19th century when it was first discovered to have stimulant properties. Cocaine comes from the coca plant. Experts initially perceived its use as harmless and included in numerous over-the-counter remedies, such as a treatment for cholera and, ironically, for combat morphine addiction. Famously, until 1903, every bottle of Coca-Cola contained 9 mg of cocaine, available to children and adults alike with no restrictions. Now…

Melissa BeitlerJuly 5, 2021