Are you worried someone you know may be addicted to cocaine? Or perhaps you have tried the drug and started using more and are worried you are addicted. The thing about coke addicts is there are plenty of early warning signs of addiction that can help you realize what is happening and hopefully seek help. You may be wondering, what are the early warning signs of coke addicts?

What to Look For

There are many signs of a cocaine addiction; however some of the more evident ones are as follows. If an individual has increased wakefulness or simply does not seem to require much sleep for some time then they may be using cocaine. Coke addicts frequently use and then seem to stay awake for days. During this time period coke addicts may seem as if they are on top of the world and exhibit feelings of power and a sense of well being. Coke addicts don’t eat very much when they are on a high due to the loss of appetite that is a side effect.

However, coke addicts can’t stay on top of the world forever. They will crash at some time and at this point the coke addicts have completely different symptoms. Many times coke addicts will sleep for days, become depressed and non-responsive. After the crash the drug user will want more cocaine to recover those feelings brought on by the drug. But, until the coke addict uses again he will more than likely be anxious, paranoid, irritable, agitated, and more.

The physical signs coke addicts frequently exhibit include nose bleeds, weight loss, high blood pressure, bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, constricted blood vessels, tremors, nausea, perspiration, chills, higher temperature, runny nose, sniffing, hyperactivity, as well as emotional changes.

The emotional changes include strange behavior, isolation, change in work or school performance, changes in friends, always needing money, talking quickly, suicidal, spending time away from family, missing work, stealing, financial problems, lying, withdrawn from normal activities, and no longer taking pride in personal appearance.

If you know someone who has all of a sudden changed and exhibits some or all of the symptoms above then they may be in the beginning stages of cocaine addiction. Of course, coke addicts have a way of hiding the initial symptoms and once the symptoms become noticeable they may have been using cocaine for some time.

Cocaine addiction is curable if treatment is sought. There are many individuals who have been coke addicts in the past but through treatment they were able to overcome. Anyone can get over there cocaine addiction through treatment and dedication. If someone you love and care about appears to have a cocaine addiction consider talking to them and offering help.

Author: Staff writer at dependencyFREE.com where you can find current articles and information on many addiction topics.

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