Wondering what to expect when detoxing from cocaine? Though each person’s detox journey is unique, here is a list of common symptoms associated with cocaine withdrawal plus a step-by-step guide through the three stages of cocaine detox. Symptoms of Cocaine Withdrawal While cocaine withdrawal often has no visible physical symptoms (like the shaking or vomiting [...]
Teens are incredibly vulnerable to substance use behaviors that can lead to disorders later in life. In fact, studies indicate that the “majority of adults who meet the criteria for having a substance use disorder started using substances during their teen and young adult years [1].” As such, adolescent addiction, substance use development, behaviors, and [...]
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. A stimulant drug can give users a euphoric feeling or can increase their energy level and ability to concentrate [1]. Cocaine’s impact on the user provides a short-term euphoric boost that motivates people to continue using. Continued cocaine use is known to cause changes in the brain [2]. [...]
Anxiety is something everyone experiences occasionally. Anxiety, or fear, can be a healthy response to certain situations. If we look at emotions from an evolutionary lens, anxiety serves an important role in keeping us safe. What Is the Purpose of Anxiety? For example, back in the caveman days, if there was a tiger lurking nearby [...]
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center In her 1993 book Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now, Maya Angelou succinctly and powerfully described the profound pain that can occur in the aftermath of the loss of a family member, close friend, or another person of significance, also known as grief. “I can accept [...]
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