Question 1

what are signs that someone is using cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Euphoria ; agitation: Dilated pupils, euphoria, hyper energized, decreased appetite for food, difficulty sleeping when using; makes poor decisions (stealing, dealing, prostitution) related to obtaining Cocaine when craving it. Can become intermittently paranoid, agitated, and aggressive followed by crash ; prolonged sleep. Reference: http://www.Narconon.Org/drug-abuse/signs-symptoms-cocaine-use.Html.

Question 2

what signs indicate that someone has a cocaine habit?

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Sometimes none: and sometimes many, as with ANY form of chemical dependency. Some people are excellent at hiding it until the very end (and even there many people may not know about it), while with others, it is apparent up front. Changes in personality&amp;hygiene may occur, periods of overactivity with pressured speech (hypomania) and even psychosis may occur. Powder around nose, track marks, burns near mouth/nose.

Question 3

could you tell me what are signs to look for if you think someone is on cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Agitation, restless: Agitation, fast speaking, restlessness, jerkiness of movements can all be signs of Cocaine use. Coming down from the high people can be very irritable and want to sleep, and avoid loud noises or bright light. With heavy use, paranoia and hallucinations can also be signs of Cocaine use.

Question 4

what are the tell tale signs of a cocaine user?

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Many: While intoxicated, the person has dilated pupils; racing heart rate; high bp; intense stimulation with fast-paced and endless chattering and a massive burst of energy. Mood could be  euphoric or even irritable. As high wears off, could be tired, depressed, no energy.  Longer term, there could be loss of appetite and weight; miss appointments or class, etc; may keep rolled-up dollar bills around.

Question 5

when drinking 3-6 oz of bourbon and taking alprazolam in 1mg doses twice over two hours while doing 1.5-2 gs cocaine, what is not important to monitor about vital signs? why?

Accepted Answer

Care.:  You haven't provided us very much context here. If this person was cared for in an emergency room, it would be important to obtain vital signs.  Was this person monitored at home?  I don't know how stable the individual was.

Question 6

how difficult is it to quit using cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine: With determination & purpose in life, as well as support & therapy, it is very possible.

Question 7

will someone tell me the effects of cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Highly addictive!: Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that can cause feelings of euphoria and expansive thinking but can also cause paranoia, extreme agitation, and aggressiveness. Some people become addicted very quickly, so even trying it seems to me way too risky to be worth it.Reference: http://www.Narconon.Org/drug-abuse/signs-symptoms-cocaine-use.Html.

Question 8

how do i clean my system after using cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Best not use it: Drink enough fluids rest and look for groups specially relapse prevention.

Question 9

what are the short-term of effects of using powder cocaine?

Accepted Answer

There are many: People use cocaine to experience an intense sense of well-being and euphoria, elevated mood, decreased fatigue and increased intensity of various experiences. However, it also raises blood pressure and pulse, and at your age can cause a heart attack or stroke as well. It is also commonly diluted or 'cut' with levamisole, a highly toxic drug that can cause lack of white blood cells&amp;severe infection

Question 10

what to do if i think my boyfriend is using cocaine how can i know?

Accepted Answer

Ask him: Drug addicts lie, cheat and steal.  But a relationship is about trust and he needs to be honest with you and you should confront him about any signs/ symptoms that lead to your suspicions.  Short of drug testing and seeing him ingesting i couldn't confirm if someone is using.  Are his denials plausible? Can you trust him?

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