Crack Withdrawal Symptoms
Over the three decades that Americans have been battling crack addiction, many have tried to break free of their dependency at home with relatively low success rates. This is largely attributable to the extreme withdrawal symptoms users experience—suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, wild and vivid dreams, depression, and more. And while the odds may seem insurmountable, recovery […]
What Happens During Crack Detox?
If you or someone you love is addicted to crack cocaine and ready to quit, it’s important to enter a medically supervised crack detox program. Long-term crack use leads to serious health problems but trying to quit can be very difficult. Because the symptoms associated with crack cocaine withdrawal are intense, it is not a […]
Physical Signs of Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is addictive because it causes a rush in the brain of dopamine, which increases pleasure feelings. Cocaine can be difficult to quit because it alters the chemical composition of your brain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 14 percent of Americans aged 12 and over have taken cocaine in their […]