As with any substance use disorder it is important to realize that change doesn’t happen until one reaches the realization (often through the consequences of multiple unwanted outcomes) that he or she is physically and psychologically dependent on something that is rendering them virtually powerless. The ability to choose whether to continue to use … Continued

One of the biggest fears of every parent is that their child is using drugs. While the thought of a family member using any drug is frightening, cocaine use comes with its own set of worries and fears. Images of your son, daughter or other loved one crouched in a darkened alley or a dirty restroom using a drug … Continued

Prenatal Cocaine Exposure: The Effects Prenatal cocaine exposure has significant effects on both behavior and brain functioning.  In animal studies, prenatal cocaine exposure during development in the womb causes disruptions in brain development and causes adverse effects on behavior in childhood that lasts through adulthood.  Similar studies in human populations have been limited due to … Continued

In a study conducted by the University of California at San Francisco and the Ernest Gallo Clinic, laboratory mice that were given cocaine showed the formation of brain structures associated with learning and memory.  This finding, which was noted in the August 25th edition of Science Daily, may suggest how drug use could lead to drug-seeking … Continued

The high from cocaine doesn’t last very long compared to other drugs, but it can still wreak havoc on a person mentally and physically. Here are some of the long term risks of cocaine use. Long Term Effects of Cocaine on the Body Long term cocaine use can result in a number of different effects … Continued