Facts you need to know about Crack – Cocaine Combination

Crack Cocaine has recently become the target of many studies owing to the high mortality rate among the users. Crack Cocaine is the potent combination of two different forms of the same drug that can lead to addiction just after one use. Both these drugs are highly addictive and the high typically lasts only for a few minutes. Unlike the other drugs, the mental obsession associated with this combination can be so severe that the users smoke it within breaks of every 15-20 minutes and cannot cease the thoughts about the next hit.

This poly drug dose forces release of excess Dopamine, a neurotransmitter, which controls pleasure and reward centers of the brain. The most alarming consequence of this combination is the high rate of mortality among users. While effects of crack cocaine could be both physical and psychological, they may vary from person to person according to their biological abilities and the dosage administered. Smoking form of consumption usually causes severe symptoms.

Signs of use

People who use Crack – Cocaine are highly euphoric and carry themselves with overconfidence.

Other signs include

• Dilated pupils
• Agitation and restlessness
• Heavy breathing
• Cracked lips resulting from smoking of a hot pope.
• Deviated behaviour
• Unexplained disappearances
• Unexplained nosebleeds
• Increased talking
• Anxiety

These signs may change slightly among the abusers but overall behavioural and executional changes are common.

Why is treatment essential for Crack-Cocaine addiction?

Crack-Cocaine combination addiction is the most common and concerning cause of emergency room visits every year across the world. This combination has been responsible for the death of many youngsters either directly by bleeds and physical trauma or mishaps due to the euphoria and aggression resulting from the use. Medical intervention helps recover from the addiction by helping manage the withdrawal symptoms and quitting physical addiction and behavioural patterns thereof.

People addicted to Crack-Cocaine combinations are highly prone to relapse due to the strong cravings it creates in their brains. The benefits of medical intervention extend to being able to manage the triggers and compulsions, thereby avoiding relapse.

Treatment options for Crack-Cocaine addiction

Both inpatient and outpatient treatments in well-equipped rehabs with customised therapy programs are a popular option for de-addiction. For people with milder addictions, an outpatient treatment with weekly visits and therapist reviews are recommended while they stay home and deal with their symptoms. Outpatient treatment includes family counselling sessions to take support from family in treating the individual.

In patients, treatments in rehabs are generally opted for the efficacy in recovery among highly addicted individuals. The treatment starts with a detox resulting in withdrawal symptoms that could last for a few days to few weeks depending upon the severity of the addiction. It is essential to stay in a rehab, under the supervision of medical professionals while experiencing withdrawal symptoms to avoid undue consequences. The third stage of recovery includes a variety of programs that are designed to suit the physical and mental faculties of the addicts. Once the addicts go through all these processes, they achieve sobriety which has to be maintained by identifying triggers for relapse and managing cravings. Paying frequent visits to therapists after achieving sobriety is the best way to avoid relapse.

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