Think about going to counseling or family therapy to help with that and to deal with other personal issues. Staying sober requires a person to dive deeper and begin unraveling why they were using the substance, their triggers for relapse, and how to avoid falling into a pattern of use again. If you’ve been in …
Talking about substance use disorder can be tricky, and not just because it’s a sensitive topic. You’re probably dealing with both a physical and psychological dependence in this case. Psychological theories of substance use are varied and may help you explore how to best serve the individuals you will be working with. It is important …
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Cocaine dependence can cause drug withdrawal if you’ve gone a certain amount of time without taking more cocaine. Effects of cocaine, such as increased heart rate and euphoria, are short-lived, usually lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour at most. Typically, a cocaine high will only last minutes, which encourages people how long …
