Cocaine and Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment

Addiction is a complex disease that can affect many areas of one’s life. Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that stimulates the nervous system and creates high levels of dopamine, which is a chemical in the brain associated with pleasure and reward. There are long-term, negative effects on the body from the use of cocaine. Not only is cocaine highly addictive but longtime usage of cocaine can result in cardiac arrest or stroke.  People who use cocaine may have a second addiction known as a poly-drug use addiction or an abuse to alcohol and marijuana. This is extremely dangerous because it increases the chance of fatal overdose.