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	Welcome to Cocaine Anonymous
		Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
		Cocaine Anonymous is open to all persons who state a desire to stop using cocaine, including "crack" cocaine, as well as all other mind-altering substances.
		Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery.
	www.ca.org (720 words)

	history of cocaine by stop cocaine addiction.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Cocaine Cocaine is the most potent stimulant of natural origin, Cocaine is a bitter addictive anesthetic...
		Rocking-up cocaine powder and smoking it was originally the method developed so distributors of cocaine could test the purity of the drug before it was purchased from the manufacturers.
		Cocaine got a further boost in acceptability when in 1886 John Pemberton included cocaine as the main ingredient in his new soft drink, Coca Cola.
	www.stopcocaineaddiction.com /history-of-cocaine.htm (1578 words)

	Cocaine Abuse and Addiction
		Cocaine Toxicity ~ The combined use of alcohol and cocaine is the most frequent reason for drug-related emergency department visits in the US and may be the major cause of drug-related deaths.
		Use of cocaine in a binge, during which the drug is taken repeatedly and at increasingly high doses, leads to a state of increasing irritability, restlessness, and paranoia.
		Through education about abuse and addiction, self-awareness, and self-help, individuals learn to take personal responsibility to recognize the situations in which they are most likely to use cocaine, avoid these situations when appropriate, and cope more effectively with a range of problems and problematic behaviors associated with drug abuse.
	www.focusas.com /Cocaine.html (1802 words)

	Cocaine and the Concept of Addiction: Environmental Factors in Drug Compulsions
		Cocaine had heretofore not been considered to produce "physical dependence." Nonetheless, for both cocaine and heroin, current models of addiction — models widely propagated by the media — reduce drug use patterns to the properties of drugs and biological characteristics of the user.
		In contrast to an experiential model of addiction which focuses on sentient human beings and their involvement with their surroundings, the prevailing, reductionistic view of addiction points to evidence that animals will self-administer drugs such as cocaine as proof that human psychology and environment are irrelevant to addiction.
		Cocaine use appears to be experimental in nature and to involve few experiences for a substantial portion of those who report any lifetime experience with the drug.
	www.peele.net /lib/cocaine.html (8763 words)

	Cocaine Drug Rehab Cocaine Addiction Drug Rehabilitation Treatment Center
		If cocaine is present, it attaches to the dopamine transporter and blocks the normal recycling process, resulting in a build-up of dopamine in the synapse which contributes to the pleasurable effects of cocaine.
		Cocaine's stimulant and addictive effects are thought to be primarily a result of its ability to inhibit the reabsorption of dopamine by nerve cells.
		Cocaine abuse and addiction is a complex problem involving biological changes in the brain as well as a myriad of social, familial, and environmental factors.
	www.drug-rehabilitation.com /cocaine.htm (3646 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Cocaine Abuse (Cocaine Addiction)
		Cocaine is a strongly addictive stimulant drug that comes from the leaves of the coca plant.
		Some forms of cocaine are used in medicines, such as local anesthetics for eye, ear, and throat surgery.
		Cocaine is usually sold on the street as a fine white powder.
	www.healthopedia.com /cocaine-abuse (437 words)

	Cocaine and the Brain: The Neurobiology of Addiction
		As defined by the American Psychiatric Association, addiction is a "chronically relapsing disorder that is characterized by three major elements: (a) compulsion to seek and take the drug, (b) loss of control in limiting intake, and (c) emergence of a negative emotional state when access to the drug is prevented" (1).
		When an addict ceases taking cocaine, he has no source of stimulation of the DA pathway and therefore experiences severe depression, irritability, and anxiety (symptoms that are opposite of the effects of the drug) (8) p.1271.
		The road to recovery from cocaine addiction is a long one, particularly because a patient must struggle to overcome the odds of relapse: approximately half of recovering patients succumb to relapse within a year of detoxification (16).
	serendip.brynmawr.edu /bb/neuro/neuro01/web1/Farrenkopf.html (2157 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Helping your patients beat cocaine addiction
		Cocaine addiction among pregnant women has become a growing problem that profoundly affects the expectant mother and the fetus.
		Cocaine psychosis, a condition typified by transient paranoid ideation, persecutory trends, and perceptual disturbances, may occur during periods of intoxication or withdrawal.
		Studies indicate that the efficacy of psychotherapy depends greatly on the degree and severity of the psychopathology accompanying cocaine addiction (8) and that traditional insight-oriented psychotherapy may not be appropriate in these patients (13).
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/1999/03_99/khouzam.htm (2202 words)

	Cocaine Effects, Cocaine Withdrawal, Cocaine Treatment
		Cocaine effects are extremely detrimental on the body and the consequences related to cocaine effects can eventually lead to permanent damage, addiction and death.
		Long-term cocaine effects appear after increased periods of use and are dependent upon the duration of time and amount of cocaine that has been consumed.
		For people addicted to cocaine and cocaine effects, this high will never again be felt in the same way, and this addiction can lead to insanity and death.
	www.cocaine-effects.com (629 words)

	Crack - Cocaine Addiction - Christian Addiction Recovery Group
		The pure chemical, cocaine hydrochloride, has been an abused substance for more than 100 years, and coca leaves, the source of cocaine, have been ingested for thousands of years.
		Cocaine is generally sold on the street as a fine, white, crystalline powder, known as "coke," "C," "snow," "flake," or "blow." Street dealers generally dilute it with such inert substances as cornstarch, talcum powder, and/or sugar, or with such active drugs as procaine (a chemically-related local anesthetic) or with such other stimulants as amphetamines.
		Once having tried cocaine, an individual may have difficulty predicting or controlling the extent to which he or she will continue to use the drug.
	www.tgsrm.org /Cocaine.html (1163 words)

	Cocaine Anonymous -
		Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering addicts throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries whose members meet in local groups.
		Cocaine Anonymous does not engage in the fields of drug addiction research, medical or psychiatric treatment, drug education, or propaganda in any form -- although our members may participate in such activities as individuals.
		Cocaine Anonymous is grateful to all media for their assistance in strengthening and observing the Tradition of anonymity.
	www.ca.org /pubinfo.html (1951 words)

	Crack Cocaine, Crack Cocaine Abuse, Crack Cocaine Treatment
		Crack cocaine is commonly known as one of the most addictive street drugs available and people who use crack are often unable to stop, even if they want to.
		While crack cocaine was once though to be a 'ghetto' drug, crack cocaine has become popular among younger and more affluent crowds because it is inexpensive and produces a short lasting, but powerful euphoric high.
		Addiction or abuse of crack cocaine is a serious issue and serious action must be taken to help a person stay off the drugs and away from old habits.
	www.crack-cocaine.net (572 words)

	Cocaine Effects, Cocaine Addiction, Cocaine Treatment Referrals
		Short-term cocaine effects can cause serious bodily damage and, in some cases, lead to death, which is often a result of cardiac arrest or seizures followed by respiratory arrest.
		Cocaine is a highly addicting drug, which can lead to enormous medical complications, including heart disease, respiratory failure, strokes, seizures and various gastrointestinal complications.
		Cocaine effects are not just physical and emotional; cocaine can also affect your social and family life, causing you to lie to others about the use of cocaine.
	www.cocaine-effects.net (439 words)

	Signs Of Cocaine Addiction - Drug Rehab And Signs Of Cocaine Addiction Information Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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	www.areadrugrehab.com /l2/signsofcocaineaddiction (1229 words)

	NIDA - Research Report Series - Cocaine Abuse and Addiction
		Cocaine abuse and addiction continues to be a problem that plagues our nation.
		We hope that this compilation of scientific information on cocaine will help to inform readers about the harmful effects of cocaine abuse, and that it will assist in prevention and treatment efforts.
		Are cocaine abusers at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C? What are the effects of maternal cocaine use?
	www.nida.nih.gov /ResearchReports/Cocaine/Cocaine.html (506 words)

	Cocaine addiction rehabilitation rehab information from Narconon Arrowhead
		Cocaine remains one of the most commonly abused illicit drugs in American society.
		While the good news is that cocaine addiction treatment admissions have declined moderately over the last decade, there are still well over 1 million people in the United States who need rehabilitation for their cocaine abuse.
		Thousands of people from all over the country have received help to beat their addiction to cocaine and other drugs and have gone on to lead successful, happy and productive lives from drugs and alcohol.
	www.cocaineaddiction.com (332 words)

	Cocaine Help
		Cocaine addiction is a debilitating disease, affecting family relationships, work relationships, and overall quality of life.
		Whether your struggling with the disease of addiction yourself, looking for the signs of cocaine abuse in a loved one, or looking for a treatment program that is right for you or a loved one, please call our cocaine hotline.
		If you or a loved one is suffering from an addiction to cocaine, please don't hesitate to seek help.
	www.cocainehelp.com (127 words)

	Intervention 911 Drug Alcohol Intervention Family Executive Crisis Interventionist
		An interventionist is a guide to recovery when somebody develops any kind of addiction involving alcohol, drugs, gambling, eating disorders, the internet or a combination of two or more.
		A professional crisis interventionist from Intervention 911 will help you deal with the person who may be unrecognizable from their former self.
		The addict is often in complete denial of his/her addiction and intervention specialists can help navigate the emotional landmines that often come up during a family intervention.
	www.intervention911.com (319 words)

	Cocaine Addiction, Cocaine Abuse, Crack Cocaine, Cocaine Treatment, Coke Rehab, Cocaine
		Cocaine addiction is one of society's greatest problems today.
		Not understanding the underlying mechanics of cocaine addiction.
		Narconon Stonehawk is a leader in the field of cocaine addiction treatment.
	www.cokerehab.com (133 words)

	Cocaine Addiction Treatment Rehab and Crack Cocaine Help
		Cocaine is a principal drug threat to the United States.
		Both powder cocaine and crack are prevalent throughout the country, and overall availability is stable.
		Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Field Divisions report that powder cocaine and crack are readily or widely available, and most describe cocaine as the greatest drug threat to their areas.
	www.800cocaine.com (459 words)

	Crack Cocaine, Crack Cocaine Addiction, Crack Cocaine Rehab
		Crack cocaine was derived from cocaine in the mid- 1980s and crack cocaine was immediately popular because of its availability and inexpensiveness.
		The "high" felt when using crack cocaine only lasts for a few minutes and is followed by a hard "crash" or depressed feeling until the drug is used again.
		Continued use of crack cocaine causes the brain to be unable to feel pleasure the way a non-using person's brain is able to.
	www.crack-cocaine.us (514 words)

	Crack Cocaine Treatment Crack Addiction Addicts Cocaine Recovery
		This web site is dedicated to finding freedom from this horrible addiction, contamination and possession to those who seek true support in hopes of finding solid rehabilitation and have the kind of treatment format that will bring God's favor over your life of hell with this demon-rock and turn it into freedom forever.
		The journey this stuff sends one on, and the conclusion that indeed this stuff is so evil and any rational normal thought would have to conclude that it is an addiction and possession from the darkest depths of despair and that God had nothing to do with it.
		Crack cocaine addiction can be conquered by starting and then continuing to work the 75 Day program.
	www.devilscandy.com (1532 words)

	Cocaine Anonymous UK Online
		Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
		We do not engage in the fields of drug addiction research, medical or psychiatric treatment, drug education, or propaganda in any form -- although members may participate in such activities as individuals.
		All material, including, without limitation, trademarks, copyrights and all other rights, presented or included herein, including all subsidiary pages, is owned and/or copyrighted by Cocaine Anonymous® UK, Inc. Permission is granted to download and store this material for individual, non-proprietary use only.
	www.cauk.org.uk (552 words)

	NIDA Drugs of Abuse and Related Topics - Cocaine
		Crack is cocaine that has been processed from cocaine hydrochloride to a free base for smoking.
		In rare cases, sudden death can occur on the first use of cocaine or unexpectedly thereafter.
		Adults 18 to 25 years old have the highest rate of current cocaine use, compared to other age groups.
	www.nida.nih.gov /DrugPages/Cocaine.html (291 words)

	Destroy Your Addiction In 7 Days Or Less... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		You'll learn why the word addiction forms a prison with no key and how you can use a two-word concept that creates a 360-degree shift in how you think about your life.
		Why the saying “addiction is a disease” is a complete myth that robs you of your greatest hidden strength.
		But the big breakthroughs happen when you learn how to dissolve all of the under-lying issues that are the contributing factors to your challenging habit.
	www.StopTheAddiction.com (2856 words)

	Cocaine Addiction and Crack Cocaine Addiction Treatment Centers
		How does outpatient treatment fit into the picture of recovery from cocaine addiction?.
		Information and resources on cocaine addiction and drug rehab centers.
		The Cocaine Addiction site is designed for informational purposes.
	www.cocaine-addiction.net (193 words)

	Cocaine and Crack Cocaine Addiction Treatment Information
		Whether it be loss of relationships, money, or a close family member -- addiction causes loss.
		Calling Cocainehotline.com can be of real benefit, providing help for a wide range of problems such as depression, loss, marital strife, parent-child concerns, or emotional distress which causes cocaine drug addiction or any substance abuse.
		provides information to addicts, their family and or friends, who are ready to quit cocaine or other drugs.
	www.cocainehotline.com (446 words)

	Drug Rehab ☼ Cocaine Addiction Help
		Cocaine is classed as a stimulant as it speeds up the nervous system. It is an addictive drug which come from coca leaves or it is made synthetically and comes in the form of a white powder.
		Welcome to the Nebraska Area Chapter of Cocaine Anonymous. Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
		Cocaine vaccine and immune system: Researcher said he has induced the immune system to create specific antibodies that attack the cocaine molecule and keep it from reaching its target, the central nervous system.;
	www.drugrecovery.info /cocaineaddictionhelp (1527 words)

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