What Cocaine Does to Your Brain and Body: A Comprehensive Overview.
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that can significantly affect the brain. It impacts the brain’s reward system by causing a buildup of dopamine, making it hard to stop using the drug. Cocaine also alters how the brain handles stress, often leading to negative moods and increased relapse risks. Here are points you need to know.
References:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/effects-of-cocaine-on-your-brain
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that can significantly affect the brain. It impacts the brain’s reward system by causing a buildup of dopamine, making it hard to stop using the drug. Cocaine also alters how the brain handles stress, often leading to negative moods and increased relapse risks. Here are points you need to know.
References:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/effects-of-cocaine-on-your-brain
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00:00Welcome back sun bro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about what cocaine does to your brain and body,
00:12a comprehensive overview.
00:14Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that can significantly affect the brain.
00:18It impacts the brain's reward system by causing a buildup of dopamine,
00:21making it hard to stop using the drug.
00:24Cocaine also alters how the brain handles stress,
00:26often leading to negative moods and increased relapse risks.
00:30Here are points you need to know.
00:311. Short-term effects.
00:33Cocaine use can cause immediate effects, lasting from a few minutes to an hour.
00:37Users might feel more alert, talkative, euphoric, and sensitive to their surroundings.
00:42However, it can also lead to anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia,
00:46irritability, and behaviors that are erratic and sometimes violent.
00:49Risks include stroke, seizures, headaches, and coma.
00:532. Long-term effects.
00:54Long-term cocaine use can lead to various brain changes, such as.
00:58Reward system changes, cocaine disrupts the brain's natural reward system,
01:02leading to an increase in dopamine and making the drug seem even more appealing.
01:06Stress, repeated use makes stress receptors more sensitive,
01:09causing dissatisfaction when not using.
01:12Tolerance, regular use builds tolerance,
01:14needing larger amounts to achieve the same effects, increasing overdose risk.
01:18Sensitization, over time, lower doses can cause more anxiety and other negative effects.
01:23Psychological effects, long-term use may result in irritability,
01:27paranoia, panic attacks, and psychosis.
01:30Neurological disorders, users may face high risks of brain hemorrhage, stroke,
01:34aneurysm, seizures, and Parkinson's disease.
01:37Cognitive functions, attention, memory, decision-making, and motor skills can be impaired.
01:433. Other effects.
01:44Cocaine affects more than just the brain.
01:46Other problems including, heart problems, high blood pressure,
01:49irregular heartbeat, and heart attacks.
01:52Gastric issues, reduced blood flow in the gastrointestinal tract
01:55can cause stomach ulcers and weight loss.
01:57Other complications, nosebleeds, loss of smell, lung damage,
02:01and the risk of infections like HIV or hepatitis C from needle use.
02:054. Substance use disorder, SUUD.
02:08SUUD is a mental health condition making it tough to manage cocaine use, leading to addiction.
02:13It often coexists with other conditions like depression or anxiety.
02:16Treatment options include therapy, drug-free residences,
02:19motivational incentives, and support groups.
02:22Consulting a doctor can help provide support to quit cocaine.
02:255. Overdose.
02:26In case of a suspected cocaine overdose, call 911 immediately.
02:31Signs include seizures, confusion, paranoia, aggression, high body temperature,
02:35rapid heartbeat, blurred vision, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
02:39Understanding the effects of cocaine on the brain and body is crucial for recognizing the risks.
02:44If you or someone you know is struggling with cocaine use,
02:47seek professional help to support recovery and well-being.
02:49Thanks for watching, Sunbro.
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