The Symptoms of Crack Cocaine Use

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The Symptoms of Crack Cocaine Use

14 May, 2021Articles, News

Crack Cocaine, also know as “the rock drug”, is extremely potent, short acting and highly addictive. Unlike traditional cocaine which is a white powder and most commonly snorted, “the rock drug” is more refined, it resembles a hard, white crystal-like plastic which is smoked with a glass pipe. The high does not last longer than 15-20 minutes and it is extremely intense, this produces extremely erratic behaviour related to the mental obsession for the next high.

It is important to know what to look for if you suspect someone is using crack cocaine. Some items that are common with rock users are:

  • Cut straws
  • Burnt tin foil
  • Glass pipes
  • Light bulbs
  • Cans with indents, burns or holes
  • Steel wool or copper gauze which is used as gauze

If you suspect someone of using “the rock drug”, there are physical signs for which to look out. These signs are a good indicator for potential rock use;

  • Dilated pupils
  • Burns on fingers and lips
  • Loss of appetite
  • Irregular sleep patterns
  • Frequent disappearances
  • Restlessness
  • Irritability
  • Aggression
  • Bizarre/ uncharacteristic behaviour

Knowing what to look for can make a huge difference in being able to help an individual that you have concern for. The use of crack cocaine in any amount is cause for concern. It is fast-acting, potent and highly addictive. The next fix for the rock drug addict takes priority above everything else and the long-term effects can detrimental to physical and mental health.

If you spot any of the above signs, it should be cause for concern. If it is not the use of crack cocaine it could potentially be another substance, and some form of intervention will be needed. If you or a loved one needs assistance with crack cocaine or any substance abuse – know that help is readily available. The road to recovery is not always an easy one but getting yourself or your loved one the best possible care from the team at Crossroads Recovery Centre, provides you with a map to sober, healthy living. No matter how bad things seem, there is hope and it’s only a phone call away. If you or anyone close to you needs help with an addiction to sex, gambling, substances, alcohol or food, please contact us for a free assessment.

References :

https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/crack-cocaine/symptoms-signs/

https://danapointrehabcampus.com/blog/2019/12/how-to-spot-the-warning-signs-of-crack-cocaine-use/

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Impulsivity : 5 Min. Podcast

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Impulsivity : 5 Min. Podcast

22 October, 2020Podcasts, News

Crossroads Recovery Centre · 5min Contemplation: Impulsivity

” There is perhaps no psychological skill more fundamental than resisting impulse. It is the root of all emotional self-control, since all emotions, by their very nature, lead to one or another impulse to act”. – Daniel Goleman

Why is it that even when I am trying to be conscious and present, I slip into impulsivity and I am unable to pull myself out of the unconscious, impulsive acts ?

If an idea enters my mind, I act immediately on it. I find that I am unable to undestand why I behave impulsively and how to control or stop the behaviour – once I am in the middle of the behaviour, I am either unconscious or everything I try is ineffective.

Where does this compulsion come from ? Especially when I am trying to be present and do “the right thing”. Is this unconscious behaviour the result of my inner dis-ease or my obsession(s) ?

Experience has taught me, that the only way to free myself from this unconscious, impulsive behaviour is to admit that I am the problem. I am the one that needs to change – my behaviour needs to change. I need to stop fighting, surrender and take action. I need to let go and practice my programme consistently. I need to review my programme – am I going to meetings ? Am I doing stepwork ? Am I in contact with my sponsor ? Am I doing service ? Am I in contact with my Higher Power ? Are all my 5 pillars intact ?

This podcast was recorded as a series of lectures given to people in 12 step addiction recovery treatment. The purpose of these talks was to teach and motivate individuals to search for their own spiritual solution to their addiction.

Please feel free to contact me directly or go to our site for more information:

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Obsession : A 5 Min. Podcast

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Obsession : A 5 Min. Podcast

16 October, 2020Podcasts, News

Crossroads Recovery Centre · 5min Contemplation: Obsession

Where does obsession fit in when it comes to the disease of addiction?

Am I constantly thinking about acting out in some way ? What does “acting out” even mean ? Am I obsessing about spending money, or over-eating, using drugs or alcohol or pornography ? Am I unable to figure out why I do these things ? Do I sometimes feel as if I am compelled by a force ?

Compulsion is the result of obsession. Obsessing can be either beneficial or harmful. If we have a purpose to our lives, obsession can be an asset. When obsession leads to compulsion though, we need to be able to put a stop to it.

“The reason the program is so successful is because alcoholics help other alcoholics. I’ve never met a Normie (our lingo for a person who doesn’t have a problem with drugs and alcohol) who could even conceive of what it’s like to be an alcoholic. Normies are always going, ‘There’s this new pill you can take and you won’t want to shoot heroin anymore.’ That shows a fundamental misunderstanding of alcoholism and drug addiction. These aren’t just physical allergies, they’re obsessions of the mind and maladies of the spirit. It’s a threefold disease. And if it’s partly a spiritual malady, then there’s a spiritual cure. – Anthony Kiedis

This podcast was recorded as a series of lectures given to people in 12 step addiction recovery treatment. The purpose of these talks was to teach and motivate individuals to search for their own spiritual solution to their addiction.

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Understanding Dis-ease : A 5 Min. Podcast

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Understanding Dis-ease : A 5 Min. Podcast

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Crossroads Recovery Centre · 5 Min Contemplation#1 Understanding The Dis-ease .mp3

A 5 minute contemplation on Understanding Dis-ease . Do you ever think ‘Why do I do the things I do’? Do you ever contemplate that ‘driver’ you have inside yourself and wonder what you can do about it? What is the driving force that makes us prone to obsessions and compulsions ? Obsessions are not limited to substances- obsessions can be related to our behaviour and thinking, for example : finances, food, games, social media, carbohydrates or relationships.

What impact do these behaviours, thoughts and compulsions have on us physically, spiritually, emotionally and financially ? Are we even able to identify how we are feeling and if we are even sane ?

Self-centred routines are the result of our compulsions and obsessions, but how do we find respite from them ? Do we have control over our behaviours and thoughts ?

The solutions only come to us when our perception is not clouded by us acting out, but how do we manage that ?

Maybe it’s time to think about it.

This podcast was recorded as a series of lectures given to people in 12 step addiction recovery treatment. The purpose of these talks was to teach and motivate individuals to search for their own spiritual solution to their addiction.

Please feel free to contact me directly or go to our site for more information:

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