Drug Addiction Treatment

Cocaine
In cases of acute poisoning, its effects, which include hyperstimulation, increased blood pressure and rapid heart rate, followed by a subestimulacion with muscle paralysis and breathing difficulties can result in cardiovascular collapse.

The coca paste mixed with sodium bicarbonate is known to crack, which is much more toxic than cocaine hydrochloride. Although not yet available studies on its use, side effects and contraindications, it is known that there are many deaths from overdoses of the substance.

Cocaine is an alkaloid contained in the leaves of the bush “Erythroxylum coca” being chemically a derivative of latropina. It is an extremely potent brain stimulant effects similar to amphetamines.

Furthermore, a strong vasoconstrictor and local anesthetic to be absorbed by the nasal mucous membranes when the vacuum is metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine. It was initially used for the treatment of respiratory disorders and depression.

For its analgesic, was used in surgical procedures. Then it was used for military purposes by its invigorating effect, and the component that gives aggressive. The consequences of its use are complex, involving many kinds of damage: brain, social, family, environmental, etc.

Cocaine stimulates the central nervous system, acting directly on the brain. Immediate physiological effects include: sweating, increased muscle power, dilated pupils, increased blood pressure and heart activity, dilation of peripheral blood vessels, convulsions, increased respiratory rate and body temperature. These symptoms can cause death from cardiac or respiratory failure. Also present irritation and ulcers in the nasal mucosa.

Commonly causes nasal congestion that can occur with or without liquid secretion. The use by injection exposes the addict to HIV infections, hepatitis B and C and other infectious diseases. Infection with HIV can occur through the direct transmission of virus by sharing needles and other devices contaminated.

There may also be indirectly transmitted to a prenatal child whose mother is infected with HIV. The use and abuse of illicit drugs, including crack and cocaine, have become the main risk factor for infection with the HIV virus.

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