The Dangers of Cocaine
Cocaine can cause this serious health problem, which happens when the heart stops working properly
Heart Attack
Cocaine increases the levels of this chemical in the brain, making people feel happy and full of energy
Dopamine
This age group is especially vulnerable to the dangers of cocaine use
Teenagers
This is the body function that cocaine speeds up, making the heart beat faster
Heart Rate
Using cocaine can lead to this, where a person feels like they need the drug to feel normal
Addiction
This happens when someone uses too much cocaine and their body can no longer handle it
Overdose
Cocaine causes the brain to need more of the drug over time in order to feel the same effects. This is called __________.
Tolerance
Most people first try cocaine during this part of their life
Teen Years
Cocaine causes this feeling after its effects wear off, making people feel extremely tired
Fatigue and Exhaustion
When someone keeps using cocaine even though it’s hurting their life, they are said to have this
Substance use disorder
Cocaine use can hurt this part of the body, which helps clean the blood and remove waste
Kidneys
Cocaine causes a feeling of euphoria by blocking this process in the brain, which normally helps "clean up" excess chemicals
Reuptake of dopamine
When someone keeps using cocaine for a long time, even though it’s harmful, they develop this
Addiction
Snorting cocaine can cause damage to this part of the body, often resulting in bleeding
This is what happens when someone stops using cocaine after becoming addicted and experiences intense cravings or withdrawal symptoms
Withdrawal
Using cocaine in the nose can damage this part of the body, sometimes causing it to bleed or collapse
Nose
Over time, people who use cocaine need more of it to feel the same effect. This is called __________.
Tolerance
Older adults are at higher risk for serious health problems from cocaine because their bodies are weaker. True or False?
True
Cocaine increases the blood pressure in this organ, which can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks or strokes
The Heart
This type of therapy helps people addicted to cocaine understand the reasons behind their drug use and find healthier ways to cope
Behavioral therapy
Long-term cocaine use can lead to this mental health issue, causing a person to lose touch with reality
Psychosis
Cocaine use can hurt the brain’s ability to make good decisions and control behavior, especially in this part of the brain
Prefrontal cortex
This age group is seeing more cases of cocaine use, even though many people think only younger people use drugs
Adults 35 and older
Cocaine use can lead to these mental health problems, like extreme anxiety
Mental Health Problems
This is the feeling that people with cocaine addiction often experience, where they feel they can't stop using the drug, even if they want to
Cravings