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TD,

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. You are absolutely right that people who are feeling depressed can turn to substances to feel better, or to feel anything, actually. I do think that people who are in the addict's life can get very frustrated and that's where the angry comments can come from. They don't understand that it's not a simple matter of deciding that they aren't going to do the behavior anymore. Addictions can actually change the person's brain chemistry, which is why they need appropriate treatment.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

I'm a recovering addict, In responce to Lostrorever, People that start taking drugs for one don't plan on getting addicted to the drug, Usualy when someone starts taking drugs they are depressed people and they are looking for that happiness that like a person that drinks get, they get cought up in the good filling that it gives you and that is it. The problem is that they keep looking for that filling and they can't keep it and it is a snow ball effect after that, well I am so happy for you that you have never felt the depression that many like I have and looked in the wrong place for happiness. Please don't put us down for doing the wrong thing because of our depression, we are normal people to, we want to fill love and happiness just like you.

-- Contributed by: TD Randleman

Lostforever,

No one starts using cocaine with the idea that they are going to get addicted, lose their job, and end up living in someone's basement. You are right; there is no glamor in it.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

my ex girlfriend decided to start dating someon 10 years younger who lived at home with his parents, had no car, or job and guess what - was a cokehead....she soon started with him, they started dealing it to support all the while she tried to raise two kids and was now living with him in his parents basement....she got fired and has basically lost anything resembling a normal life......I have no idea what the glamour is, because cocaine is for losers and it ruins lives - how can people be so ignorant to the obvious.

-- Contributed by: lostforever

Lou,

I think you make a good point here. People with addictions are all too human, and the fact that they got hooked on something doesn't mean that they don't have wonderful qualities.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

my ex fiance had a bad addiction to snorting cocaine, he used a key to snort it. he became very talkative and took an unusual intrest in silly things. he would take a radio apart to examine how it worked then he would explain in great detail how it worked to anyone who,d listen then put it back together, he made many phonecalls to people talking about things that weren,t important, he,d think about peoples problems then ring them thinking he had the answer to their problem and to him he sounded so inteligent and that he could fix all the problems in the world but to others he sounded stupid. he,d sit for hours with crosswords and look every word up in the dictionary. he,d make the beds and wash the pots, he,d clean the tiniest corners of the house with a tooth pick but be mortified by his behaviour the next day. his normal happy laid back nature turned to nasty bad tempered mood swings, he only has apathy towards me and other people now, he,s almost lost everything. im no longer part of his life and its a damn shame because undernieth this demon thats taken over his body is a lovely caring human being and the only good thing to come out of this is my house is spotless.

-- Contributed by: lou

EJ, Thank you for sharing this information. I'm sure that anyone reading it will find it helpful.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

Lucy,

His symptoms may be from some other type of medical condition. You might want to suggest that he get a full physical checkup and tell his doctor that he has trouble sleeping.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

im 18 from a well brought up childhood, im in high school, i have a great social life and people who love me... ive been on cocaine for the past year, no one knows besides my drug dealer and myself. at first when you start to use you have the sniffles all of the time, but it soon goes away and your nose just runs alot. its not noticable though. and dialated pupils arent a good sign either, whens the last time you had a conversation with someone and watched their pupils? very rarely, some people just have sensitive or over active pupils. increased activity, or fast speech are very excusable. sometimes its our dopamine or adrenaline. the true way to know if one is an addict, a user, or a dependant is by simply talking with them and watching their habits... does their speech speed up after coming from the bathroom? do they keep two quarters, a paper or dollar that looks like its been rolled constantly? also a way to hint at someone being an addict is if when their speech speeds up do they slur words or misprenounce words without notice? when an addict uses cocaine they usually take "numbies" (putting cocaine on ones finger and rubbing it onto the gums, lips, and tounge) numbies cause the mouth to slow down and lose feeling. so obviously if someones speech is extremely fast and abrupt their words may sound funny or not quit clear. the lack of sleep is usually not noticed either, cocaine users do sleep, a lot actually. when you push such a heavy drug into your body it makes you physically and emotionally exausted. common effects are night terrors, nightmares, increased talking in ones sleep, movement in ones sleep, and sweating while sleeping. and a hint for parents, most young adults (18& under) are doing their drug deals over text messages... if you are the one who pays the bill you are able to ask your phone company for text messages from 14days ago until present time. code words enclude: Yoda Blow Lady Girlfriend Devils Dandriff Powder (and personal made up slang) the sentences may be diagramed such as: "i need a g of lady" "hook me up with a 20 powder" "an eight-ball of girlfriend" most of the lingo is simple and very hinting. the prices are usually $150 for an eight-ball, $20 for a "20", $50 for a g... this information will hopefully help somebody; its straight from the "addicts" mouth.

-- Contributed by: EJ

IS MY FRIEND ADDICTED? MY FRIEND CONSTANTLY CLEANS HIS NOSE WITH BATHROOM PAPER, I MEAN ABOUT 6 TIMES A DAY. WHEN HE IS DRINKING DON Q,IT SOMETIMES SEEMS LIKE HE'S BURNING UP. HE IS VERY HYPER MOST OF THE TIMES AND HE HARDLY SLEEPS. I CONFRONTED HIM ONE DAY, BUT HE SAID I WAS CRAZY HE WOULD NEVER USE THAT JUNK.

-- Contributed by: lucy

If you are out nthere please stop doing these things such as smoking it snorting it and so on and so on

-- Contributed by: Sasha

Elaine,

I haven't been able to find a definitive answer to your question. It seems to depend on the individual involved. Some people still sniffle a couple of months after they stop using. Eventually, the symptoms do stop, though.

Jodee Redmond, LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

If someone quits using cocaine whne will the constant sniffiling stop? Also the muscle twitching or restlessness how long after quiting cocaine will it take for the body to go back to normal.

-- Contributed by: Elaine

Danielle,

If you suspect cocaine use, you will want to be on the lookout for increased energy, decreased appetite, and dilated pupils.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

I know my husband has used cocaine in the past. He's gone for a long period of time without using(years) and recently within the last 5 yrs has admitted to using at the occasional "party". Given the symptoms of its use he also has allergies so the runny nose, stuffiness and red eyes blend with the cocaine use symptoms. How can I tell whats a drug effect or allergy effect?

-- Contributed by: danielle

Dee,

The short answer to your question is "No." The crack will stay in your system for approximately three weeks.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

if I started using crack on fri. afternoon,@ quit on sat.6am. will I be clean by mon @ ipm. ??

-- Contributed by: dee

Jasdes,

You can't make him stop using cocaine; he needs to make that decision for himself. Co-Anon provides support to friends and family members of cocaine addicts. Please contact them to get help. Here's the link:

http://www.co-anon.org/

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

I KNOW MY HUSBAND IS SNIFFING ALOT OF COCAINE.EVERY TIME HE IS HIGH HE ACCUSES ME OF CHEATING AND DOING DRUGS. EVERYTHIME HE'S DOPED UP HE LOOKS FOR A REASON TO HATE ME WHY?HE LEFT HIS JOB. ARE THESE ACTIONS PART OF THE COCAINE. DOES HE REALLY BELIVE THOSE THINGS ABOUT ME. HE WENT AS FAR AS TO TELL MY FAMILY THAT IAM CHEATING. IN HIS MIND HE REALLY SEES THESE THINGS GOING ON. WHAT CAN I DO IS THIS A NORMAL BEHAVIOR. I FEEL LIKE HES GONE CRAZY. PLEASE HELP ME AND LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO FOR HIM.

-- Contributed by: JASDES

Charlotte,

The way to find out for sure would be to have the person submit to a drug test.

Jodee Redmond

LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond

is there a way to know for sure if someone is using?...he says he isnt but there are so many signs but i cant be sure.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte

Hi Lauren,

The best way to clean our your system is to abstain from using cocaine for several days.

JC Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JC Redmond