COCAINE

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COCAINE ADDICTION AND

DEPENDENCE:

ADDICTION = Defined as compulsive substance abuse despite

negative consequences.

Cocaine is an addictive substance, mainly due to how cocaine

alters the way dopamine (what makes you feel happy) is

released. Tolerance to cocaine builds up very quickly therefore

higher doses are needed to achieve the desired effects, which

not only puts the individual at risk of becoming addicted but also

at risk of overdosing.

DEPENDENCE = When the body physically relies on a drug.

This quick tolerance build up can lead individuals to take more

cocaine at a more frequent rate. This can cause you to become

psychologically dependent on cocaine. Regular use can lead to

physical withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop or cut back.

Severe cocaine cravings

Hard to concentrate

Feel low and depressed

Tried stopping but wasn’t able

to

Need larger quantities to

maintain a high

Inability to feel pleasure

without it

If any of these statements

apply to you and you use

cocaine, you may be

addicted and at risk of

developing a dependence.

It is never too late to get

help. See ‘Useful Contacts’

for how to access help that

suits you.

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