Substance Abuse
Addiction to drugs and alcohol can have a lasting effect on your health and relationships with loved ones. Many people don’t think they have a problem. Perhaps they underestimate the addictive properties of a substance simply because it is "legal" and therefore assume that it must be safe. Others assume that because their doctor prescribed the medication, it must not be addictive. Legal or not and prescribed or not, many substances trap people in a perpetual trap of misery that often results in serious consequences.
If you or someone you love is affected by a substance addiction, Contact Cobalt Counseling. We can help you overcome and find the freedom you have been looking for.
If you or someone you love is affected by a substance addiction, Contact Cobalt Counseling. We can help you overcome and find the freedom you have been looking for.
Substances and Symptoms
Alcohol
Alcohol dependency is characterized by continued drinking in spite of harm or personal injury. Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances, but new therapies and techniques have made recovery possible for many of our clients. Cocaine Cocaine is a powerful and addictive stimulant that is snorted, injected, or smoked. Cocaine usage can have detrimental effects on your health. It increases body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate. Those who abuse cocaine are at higher risk of heart attacks, respiratory failure, strokes, seizures, abdominal pain, and nausea. Methamphetamine Methamphetamine abuse is very dangerous. Meth use leads to increased energy and wakefulness. This increase of energy comes at a cost. Users will experience many negative symptoms such as a rapid or irregular heartbeat; and increased body temperature. Long-term abuse can lead to mood disturbances, violent behavior, anxiety, confusion, insomnia. One of the biggest signs of meth use is pock marks on the skin and severe dental problems. Both of these symptoms are caused by the chemicals contained in meth that wreak havoc on the body. Injecting meth also increases the risk of diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. Prescription Drugs Prescription drug abuse means taking a prescription medication that is not prescribed for you, or taking it for reasons or in dosages other than as prescribed. Just because a doctor prescribed your medication doesn't mean that it is safe or non habit forming. The most abused prescription drugs in the state include:
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Tabacco
Virtually every person on this earth has already heard that smoking is bad for your health. Yet despite constant advertising, cigarettes still have a strangle hold on many people. Some users begin casually, without realizing they are playing with one of the most addictive substances known to man. Smoking is the single highest cause of preventable deaths in the United States. If you are looking to kick the habit, we can help. Steroids Anabolic steroids are lab-made substances similar to the male sex hormone testosterone. Those who abuse anabolic steroids are aiming to build muscle or enhance performance. Abuse of anabolic steroids can lead to serious health problems, including;
Marijuana Marijuana is the most commonly used and abused illegal drug in the United States. Due to recent legislation in states like Colorado, some people are duped into believing that marijuana is a harmless recreational drug. This simply is not true. Studies have shown that marijuana has the following side effects;
Inhalants Inhalants are types of drugs with chemical vapors that users intentionally inhale because of the chemicals’ mind-altering effects. The substances inhaled are often common household products that contain solvents, aerosols or gases. Use of inhalants can lead to loss of sensation, and even unconsciousness. Permanent brain damage, death from heart failure and even suffocation are all serious consequences of inhalant use. |
Treatment
If you or anyone close to you suffers from any of the forms of drug abuse mentioned above, we can help. We are passionate about recovery. You can be free! The first step is picking up the phone and having the courage to ask for help.