Cocaine
Use
The use of cocaine and alcohol are the most common combination
of two drugs that result in death. Recent research suggests
that alcohol and cocaine used together produce a unique compound
(cocaethylene) that is far more potent, long lasting and toxic
than either alcohol or cocaine alone. Users of cocaine commonly report feelings
of euphoria, intensified pleasure of ordinary activities and
heightened sensitivity and attraction to ordinarily pleasurable
activities such as sex. In general, cocaine users experience
a feeling that is perceived as “better” than the
feeling that a user is capable of without the influence of
the drug. Such immediately positive effects and gradual short
term side effects speak to the intense attraction users hold
for cocaine. Tolerance builds quickly and the user is required
to dramatically increase the quantity of cocaine required
to produce the same effects. Long term cocaine use is fatal.
Cocaine
Abuse*
An individual meets one or more criteria for over one year:
Role Impairment (e.g. failed work or home obligations)
Hazardous use (e.g. Driving while intoxicated)
Legal problems related to drug use
Social or interpersonal problems due to drug use
*Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM-IV)
Cocaine
Addiction and Dependency*
An individual meets 3 or more criteria for over 1 year:
Tolerance - increased using to achieve same effect
Withdrawal signs or symptoms
Using more than intended
Unsuccessful attempts to cut down on use
Excessive time related to using (obtaining, hangover, coming to)
Impaired social or work activities due to drug use
Use despite physical or psychological consequences
*Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM-IV)
Cocaine
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