Managing an overdose of any kind for a friend
or loved one can have long-term effects on
their bodies as well as the relationships
they hold with one another.
If you believe you have a friend who has become
addicted to using and abusing cocaine, there
are a few options to help keep the overdose
in its tracks and to help in getting your
friend the assistance they need not to succumb
to the cocaine overdose itself.
Common Signs and Symptoms of a Cocaine Overdose
Social withdrawal is common among users and
individuals who prefer to spend time alone
with their drug of choice.
Understanding different physical withdrawal
symptoms is a must, whether you have chosen
to work with an interventionist or if you
are opting for both inpatient- and outpatient-care
facilities.
Irritability and mood swings are also prevalent
in those who are adamant that they do not
have an addiction or if they are simply looking
for their next “high.”
Stealing money or finding valuables in your
home missing are also signs of substance abuse,
whether it is being used to purchase cocaine
or other goods.
The inability of the abuser to tell the truth,
look you in the eye or simply talk about the
subject may also become taboo in a household
where he or she is abusing cocaine but is
unwilling to come forward and talk about it.
Another sign is the abuser’s inability to
hold down jobs consistently, as this is common
in most who abuse substances.
Increased energy and feelings of euphoria
are also common with the use of cocaine.
If the abuser is your child, it is essential
to monitor his or her time and whereabouts
at all times.
Giving your child a cell phone to check in
and completing a drug test of your own when
they return can help to keep the acting out
and drug use to a minimum.
If you have a loved one who you believe may
be on the verge of a cocaine overdose themselves,
give us a call now for more information on
the crisis you are facing each day.
