The signs are many. Here are a few:
Irriational behavior
Mood Swings
Frequent Bloody Noses
Financial Problems
Lying
Frequent Tiredness, They Don't Sleep Much
A drug abuser needs help. Often they are embarassed about their situation and scared to ask for help. When approaching them, don't accuse. Offer support and assistance. Make sure they do not feel ashamed. Chances are they want help and just don't know what to do. Please help your friend find them true selves again and get back to a rewarding life.
2007-05-02 03:08:56
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answered by atlantaboi3 5
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There are numerous signs of cocaine addiction.
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It has extremely potent euphoric effects, and individuals who take cocaine can develop an addiction to cocaine after using the drug for a very short period of time. Cocaine is a crystalline, granular, or powder substance, having a saline, slightly bitter taste that numbs the tongue and lips.It heightens alertness, inhibits appetite and the need for sleep, and provides intense feelings of pleasure. Some users find that the drug helps them to perform simple physical and intellectual tasks more quickly, while others can experience the opposite effect. It is prepared from the leaf of the Erythroxylon coca bush, which grows primarily in Peru and Bolivia.
The effects of cocaine are immediate, extremely pleasurable, and brief. Cocaine produces intense but short-lived euphoria and can make users feel more energetic. Like caffeine, cocaine produces wakefulness and reduces hunger. Psychological effects include feelings of well-being and a grandiose sense of power and ability mixed with anxiety and restlessness. As the drug wears off, these temporary sensations of mastery are replaced by an intense depression, and the drug abuser will then "crash", becoming lethargic and typically sleeping for several days.
When cocaine use is stopped or when a binge ends, depression (crash) follows almost immediately. This is accompanied by a strong craving for more cocaine, fatigue, pleasurelessness, anxiety, irritability, sleepiness, and sometimes agitation or paranoia.
Common physical signs of cocaine addiction include but are not limited to:
Red, bloodshot eyes
Runny nose or frequent sniffing
Weight loss
Increased susceptibility to illness
Increased blood pressure
Constricted blood vessels
Dilated pupils
Increased heart rate
Increased temperature
Nosebleeds
Altered motor activities (tremors, hyperactivity)
Perspiration or chills
Nausea or vomiting
Or even, white powder underneath the nostrils is a bit of a give away.
Hope this helps.
2007-05-02 03:08:22
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answered by Steve G 2
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Common physical signs of cocaine addiction include but are not limited to:
Red, bloodshot eyes
Runny nose or frequent sniffing
Weight loss
Increased susceptibility to illness
Increased blood pressure
Constricted blood vessels
Dilated pupils
Increased heart rate
Increased temperature
Nosebleeds
Altered motor activities (tremors, hyperactivity)
Perspiration or chills
Nausea or vomiting
Common emotional signs of cocaine addiction include but are not limited to:
Change in eating or sleeping patterns
Change in groups of friends
Change in school grades or behavior
Withdrawn, depressed, tired, or careless about personal appearance
Loss of interest in school, family, or activities
Frequently in need of money
Unusual energy followed by excessive sleeping
Depression
Irritability
Erratic behavior
Isolation
Strained relationships
Missed work
Increased time away from family
Stealing/Lying/Financial problems
Thoughts of suicide
Paranoia
Auditory hallucinations
Talking rapidly
Common signs of cocaine addiction withdrawal include but are not limited to:
depressed mood
fatigue
generalized malaise
vivid and unpleasant dreams
agitation and restless behavior
slowing of activity
increased appetite
intense cravings for cocaine
2007-05-02 03:07:30
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answered by Lauren Hottiman 2
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Cocaine isn't in all probability so hyperactive. It merely provides u some actual sensations in ur face or head, no longer lots exciting and whilst it passes in a jiffy it might make u sense like u choose to do it extra by fact it replaced into so short. it relatively is merely whilst attempting it, no thought what the strung out on cocaine sense choose to be severe on it yet i'm helpful it relatively is not properly actually worth the money and the nerves. for my area its approximately as gentle and ineffective as smoking a cigarette plus expenditures a good number of money and prob differences ur character lots. Ie: in all probability extra annoying and specific to get in fights. I propose it relatively is a drug that makes u sense a choose, sensation, and urgency? when I had money or issues stolen from me, it replaced into maximum cases somebody with a coke habit. those youngsters merely acted like rats by behavioral substitute.. i does no longer be shocked if it relatively is the drug Lindsay Lohan replaced into doing whilst she replaced into prevalent for stealing stuff. in no way have been given into it.. acid appealed to my Pisces ac and sag mc Aries
2016-10-04 06:23:44
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answered by ? 4
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Sniffs a lot, twitches nose, eyes are wide or red, goes to the bathroom a lot, always wants to party and talk about the best drummers from the 70s (probably Neil Purt or John Bonham)
2007-05-02 03:07:57
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answered by Sun Tan 2
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easily agitated, does not talk about the subject, fidgety and restless most of the time, or the complete opposite (when not using) unable to stay focused on a single task, yet wanting to do more. physical signs are quick weight loss, gaunt appearance, red/enlarged nasal capillaries and raw skin in the area.
pupils will dilate, limbs will be in almost constant motion.
2007-05-02 03:09:28
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answered by sobrien 6
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Invading Iraq, Hiring Gonzales and Brown, choosing Cheney as a running mate, putting food on your families and getting the fish and humans to coexist peacefully...and many other symptoms.
2007-05-02 03:08:45
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answered by ? 6
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Here's an article on it:
http://resources.testcountry.com/Signs-of-Cocaine-Use.htm
This should be helpful.
2007-05-02 03:07:55
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answered by Quentin G 2
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Lets see. Graping a m16 with a 203 grenade launcher shortly after being shot by your sister and watching her die, pointing it at your office door, screaming you horse, say hallo to my little friend, and pulling the trigger !
2007-05-02 03:08:40
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answered by Renegade 3
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Sniffling, talking a lot, very sexual, dilated eyes, sweating, smoking a lot of cigs (if they are smokers) or drinking a lot to come down. If their attitude seems different than they are probably doing something
2007-05-02 03:10:13
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answered by RobbinATL 3
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