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Cocaine is a psycho-stimulant which also affects the central nervous system. Cocaine has many nicknames, including Crack, Coke, Blow, and Snow (due to its white powder appearance), but the technical term is Cocaine Benzoylmethylecgonine, which is a tropane alkaloid. Tropane is a bicyclic organic compound (C8H15N) which is the parent compound for a group of alkaloids, including Cocaine and Atropine. [1] Cocaine is used in Powder, Freebase, Crack and Coca Leaf forms.

Physical side effects of Cocaine abuse include bloodshot eyes and dilated pupils, runny nose, increased and quickened weight loss, lowered immune resistance, hyperactive behavior and the “shakes,” quick heart rate, chills and breaking out in a cold sweat. Cocaine abuse gives an individual a feeling of power and control and plenty of unrealistic grandiose ideas, which leads to performing dangerous impossible feats, due to thought alteration.

Behaviorally, Cocaine abuse leads to change in lifestyle choices, such as unkempt and dirty appearance, high energy immediately followed by hard depression and extreme tiredness, overall paranoia, financial problems, missed work, school or social activities, isolation from groups, and generally erratic or irregular social interaction. [2] A sense of being distracted and not listening is reported by families of crack addicts. Irritation, frustration and strain on personal relationships are especially noticeable. Addicts tend to not maintain a healthy or clean standard of living, using not only their extra income, but their base income as well, on furthering their habits. This is due to the extremely short-term euphoric effects of cocaine. Relative to other abusive substances, the high of crack cocaine does not last very long. The following depression does not show up on the second or third day of withdrawal, but as an immediate occurrence after being high. This elicits a very real and heavy need to keep a constant flow traveling through the body at all times. This is a very expensive abusive habit.

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As with many other narcotics, Cocaine presents highly abusive traits, the standard euphoria and feelings of grandeur being the most prevalent signs. This can lead to dependency within a very short period of time. Keep your family members and employees safe from this self-destructive drug with regular screenings using appropriate drug and alcohol testing equipment. It can lead to deception and stealing at home and unsafe working conditions on the job. Your environment and personal wellbeing can be greatly improved through these measures. Contact CMM Technology today: +618-9204-2500.

1. Aggarwal, Anil. Nashilian dwaian . Delhi: National Book Trust, 1999. Print.

2. Mendelson, Jack , and Nancy Mello. “Management of Cocaine Abuse and Dependence.” The New England Journal of Medicine. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2011.http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199604113341507.

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Cocaine is a psycho-stimulant which also affects the central nervous system. Cocaine has many nicknames, including Crack, Coke, Blow, and Snow (due to its white powder appearance), but the technical term is Cocaine Benzoylmethylecgonine, which is a tropane alkaloid. Tropane is a bicyclic organic compound (C8H15N) which is the parent compound for a group of alkaloids, including Cocaine and Atropine. [1] Cocaine is used in Powder, Freebase, Crack and Coca Leaf forms.

Physical side effects of Cocaine abuse include bloodshot eyes and dilated pupils, runny nose, increased and quickened weight loss, lowered immune resistance, hyperactive behavior and the “shakes,” quick heart rate, chills and breaking out in a cold sweat. Cocaine abuse gives an individual a feeling of power and control and plenty of unrealistic grandiose ideas, which leads to performing dangerous impossible feats, due to thought alteration.

Behaviorally, Cocaine abuse leads to change in lifestyle choices, such as unkempt and dirty appearance, high energy immediately followed by hard depression and extreme tiredness, overall paranoia, financial problems, missed work, school or social activities, isolation from groups, and generally erratic or irregular social interaction. [2] A sense of being distracted and not listening is reported by families of crack addicts. Irritation, frustration and strain on personal relationships are especially noticeable. Addicts tend to not maintain a healthy or clean standard of living, using not only their extra income, but their base income as well, on furthering their habits. This is due to the extremely short-term euphoric effects of cocaine. Relative to other abusive substances, the high of crack cocaine does not last very long. The following depression does not show up on the second or third day of withdrawal, but as an immediate occurrence after being high. This elicits a very real and heavy need to keep a constant flow traveling through the body at all times. This is a very expensive abusive habit.

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As with many other narcotics, Cocaine presents highly abusive traits, the standard euphoria and feelings of grandeur being the most prevalent signs. This can lead to dependency within a very short period of time. Keep your family members and employees safe from this self-destructive drug with regular screenings using appropriate drug and alcohol testing equipment. It can lead to deception and stealing at home and unsafe working conditions on the job. Your environment and personal wellbeing can be greatly improved through these measures. Contact CMM Technology today: +618-9204-2500.

1. Aggarwal, Anil. Nashilian dwaian . Delhi: National Book Trust, 1999. Print.

2. Mendelson, Jack , and Nancy Mello. “Management of Cocaine Abuse and Dependence.” The New England Journal of Medicine. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2011.http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199604113341507.

Originally published here.

Hard drug abuse causes a wide variety of physical, psychological and physiological side effects, not the least of which is bone loss. Different illicit drugs cause specific and overall bone loss. Weight and bone maintenance is important with regard to immune resistance and reducing bone fracture. Hard drugs, such as methamphetamine, heroin, and morphine, can start to take effect quickly and can cause the most damage in the long run.

In a book on oral and maxillofacial pathology, a group of dentists identify a comprehensive set of treatments and prognoses, including the high erosion of the teeth due to methamphetamine abuse. Meth abuse is in direct correlation to fracturing of the tooth enamel, rotting and decay of the enamel and dentin, and overall tooth loss. Teeth turn black, erode down to tiny stubs or even down to the roots, and are very sensitive to the touch, much more to standard, everyday oral care.[1]

A study on osteopenia discusses heroin abuse and HIV-related bone loss in women. Osteopenia is a condition where the bone mineral density is lower than it should be. Osteopenia is a precursor to Osteoporosis, but it does not always lead to this disease. Osteoporosis is a severe lack of bone tissue, which results in breakable, porous bones. Heroin abuse is highly correlated with HIV development and fast progression. The study compared groups of women, both HIV-infected and non-infected, and used women with similar high risk factors, so as to judge the impact of HIV on osteopenia. The results determined that HIV is indeed a strong factor in loss of bone mineral density, particularly non-black women, underweight women and opiate abusing women. [2]

Morphine is used as a treatment to reduce pain associated with certain types of cancer, including metastatic bone cancer. In a study concentrating on bone loss and morphine treatment, it was found that morphine treatments actually increase spontaneous fracture, bone loss, pain, and osteolysis. Osteolysis is essentially dissolving of the bone, usually due to particulate disease. Particulate disease is where particles, probably tiny specks of plastic from a joint replacement, are released into the tissue, stirring up the immune system and eliciting inflammation which can result in bone loss. [3]

Clearly, hard drugs wreak a great deal of havoc on bones and inner bone tissue. It is important to remember these side effects even when taking drugs for pain relief, as this can turn into abuse as well. Drug testing is needed to determine the amount of substance within the body. Quality drug and alcohol testing equipment can be found at CMM Technology. Contact us today: +618-9204-2500.

1. Neville, Brad W. Oral & maxillofacial Pathology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 2002. Print.

2. “HIV Infection and Bone Mineral Density in Middle-Aged Women .” Oxford Journals | Medicine | Clinical Infectious Diseases. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Mar. 2011.http://cid.oxfordjournals.org/content/42/7/1014.short.

3. “Morphine treatment accelerates sarcoma-induced bone pain, bone loss, and spontaneous fracture in a murine model of bone cancer.” Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Mar. 2011. http://www.painjournalonline.com/article/S0304-3959(07)00350-8/abstract.

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