Signs and Symptoms of Cocaine Drug Users

cocaine is an addictive drug. It is a powerful, fast-acting stimulant that affects the normal reabsorption process of dopamine, the body’s natural pleasure and movement messenger. The buildup of dopamine causes the neurons to be stimulated. The sensation is described by users of cocaine users as euphoria.

This characteristic of cocaine is the main reason for its rampant use especially by young adults and teenagers. Despite the effort coming from different government around the world to curb its production, distribution and consumption, millions are still using cocaine worldwide. In USA alone, some 5.5 million American ages 12 and over admitted they used cocaine in 2004 while 1% admitted they used cocaine in November of 2006. Figures are even worse in other places especially in areas where police can do very little to stop the proliferation of these illegal substance.

Cocaine users are very difficult to identify when you look for them in the street. Cocaine users are no longer limited to our imagination. Cocaine users can be your local police, your nanny, your kid’s teacher, your fireman, your postman, and even your husband or wife. Luckily, cocaine use leaves behind some symptoms, both physical and emotional, to the person using it. Thus, if you suspect somebody you know whom you think uses this illegal drug, you can try observing them for some telltale signs of cocaine abuse.

The Physical Signs

Cocaine users normally exhibit changes in their physical condition especially after prolonged use. These changes in physical attributes can be brought about by the effect of cocaine in their body. If you suspect somebody is a cocaine user, look for red and bloodshot eyes. Check the pupils of their eyes if they are hyper-dilated. Frequent nosebleeds and sniffing can be brought about by ‘snorting’ cocaine. Cocaine use also represses hunger, induce nausea and chills and could result to acute weight loss and increased vulnerability to diseases and change to normal human motor activities. Cocaine abuse could increase blood pressure because it constricts blood vessels. If you know somebody that exhibit some or all of these signs, chances are they are using and abusing cocaine.

The Psychological Signs

Cocaine users also experience social, psychological and emotional changes. If you suspect someone of cocaine consumption, you should look into these changes in the individual’s interpersonal relationships particularly with his/her relationship with family, workmates, friends, and schoolmates. Change in sleeping and eating patterns should also be noted particularly when the person exhibits bursts of energy followed by long excessive sleep. Increased irritability, isolation, lying, paranoia, and auditory hallucinations also characterize cocaine users.

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4 comments on “Signs and Symptoms of Cocaine Drug Users”

1. Robert skriver:
   July 14th, 2010 at 1:11 am

   I have a partner at work that compulsively lies, rejects goals and planning in business, has money problems, is critical of others, contentious, makes and shows irrational and illogical remarks and behavior. Has a wing it work attitude. Would rather live without electricity and food than find work. Do these sound like symptoms of drug abuse? He does not value improvement in work performance. He does have a good memory and seems to sell himself well.

2. sana ansari skriver:
   July 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm

   my friend seems to be cocaine addicted he didnt tell me but once he joked about it to me ..so i am quite worried now please help how can i identify about it…taht whether he is cocaine addicted or not..please help.

3. Debb skriver:
   February 13th, 2011 at 7:13 am

   Tell tale signs

   : Lack of finances
   : Difficulty getting to work on time.
   :Missing work
   Disfunction with relationships
   : Lack of engagement in activities
   :Confusion and forgetfulness
   :Agitation
   :lack of motivation
   Lack of interest
   Change in sleeping patterns
   :Constant sniffles

   riving impaired
   ecreased appetite
   Abnormal sleeping patterns

   lnes

4. Ebony Lindsey skriver:
   June 10th, 2011 at 10:27 am

   i have a loved one who i believe is using cocaine. he seems to use the bathroom for a very long time. while using the bathroom he turns the water on. he sniffles alot also. he has a temper as well. and he doesnt sleep very well. could these signs be of him using cocaine? please help!

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