Tools for Cocaine
The Problem of Cocaine Addiction
- By Bill Urell
- Published 10/12/2007
- Tools for Cocaine
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People who think they will try cocaine 'just once' often fall prey to cocaine addiction because they enjoy some of the short-term effects, such as increased energy and mental alertness. People looking to lose weight also sometimes experiment with cocaine because of the short-term effect of appetite suppression.
Treatment for Cocaine Abuse
- By Psych Central
- Published 05/18/2006
- Tools for Cocaine
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Treatment of cocaine addiction, therefore, is complex and must address a variety of problems.
Stages of Recovery From Cocaine Addiction
- By N.I. D.A.
- Published 01/26/2006
- Tools for Cocaine
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Each of these four stages involves potential changes in your behavior, emotions, thinking, and interpersonal relationships.
DSM-IV Symptoms of Cocaine Dependence
- By N.I. D.A.
- Published 01/25/2006
- Tools for Cocaine
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Seven symptoms of cocaine addiction, or dependence, according to the APA. If you have three or more of these, you meet the clinical criteria for addiction.
Symptoms of Cocaine Addiction
- By N.I. D.A.
- Published 01/25/2006
- Tools for Cocaine
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Cocaine addiction is a biopsychosocial disease. This article will help identify the symptoms of addiction and factors contributing to the development and maintenance of cocaine addiction.
Refusal Skills and Assertiveness
- By Athealth. com
- Published 02/8/2005
- Tools for Cocaine , Relapse
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A major issue for many cocaine and other drug abusers is reducing availability of substances and effectively refusing offers. This article includes sections on reducing availability, refusal skills, and a review of general assertiveness skills.
A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Cocaine
- By Athealth. com
- Published 01/20/2005
- Tools for Cocaine
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Cognitive-behavioral coping skills treatment (CBT) is a short-term, focused approach to helping cocaine-dependent individuals become abstinent from cocaine and other substances.
Treating Cocaine Addiction
- By N.I. D.A.
- Published 01/18/2005
- Tools for Cocaine
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A brief list of factors that can influence or lead to abuse.
