Cocaine

How can you tell if a friend is using?

Sometimes it’s difficult to tell initially, but there are signs you can look for:

  • Increased activity, talkativeness, alertness
  • Increased heart and respiratory rates
  • Decreased appetite, sleeplessness
  • Runny nose or frequent sniffing
  • Frequently spending more money
  • Paraphernalia

Long term:

  • Psychological dependence
  • Permanent damage to nasal passage
  • Seizures, stroke
  • Impotence

Resources:

http://www.ca.org/

http://www.nida.nih.gov/

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