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| name = Cocaine dependence | |||
| image = [[File:Past-Year-Cocaine-Use-2002-2019.png|250px]] | |||
| caption = Past-year cocaine use in the United States, 2002-2019 | |||
| field = [[Addiction medicine]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Craving]], [[anxiety]], [[depression]], [[paranoia]], [[fatigue]] | |||
| complications = [[Cardiovascular disease]], [[stroke]], [[seizures]], [[respiratory failure]] | |||
| onset = Variable, often after repeated use | |||
| duration = Chronic, with potential for relapse | |||
| types = [[Substance use disorder]] | |||
| causes = [[Cocaine]] use | |||
| risks = [[Genetic predisposition]], [[environmental factors]], [[mental health disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[DSM-5]] criteria | |||
| differential = [[Other substance use disorders]], [[bipolar disorder]], [[schizophrenia]] | |||
| prevention = [[Education]], [[counseling]], [[community programs]] | |||
| treatment = [[Behavioral therapy]], [[support groups]], [[medications]] | |||
| medication = [[Disulfiram]], [[modafinil]], [[topiramate]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, dependent on treatment and support | |||
| frequency = Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States | |||
| deaths = Increased risk of [[overdose]] and [[cardiovascular events]] | |||
}} | |||
''Cocaine dependence''' is a type of [[Substance dependence|substance dependence]] that involves a psychological desire to use [[Cocaine|cocaine]] regularly. Cocaine is a powerful [[Stimulant|stimulant]] drug that increases levels of [[Dopamine|dopamine]], a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, in the brain. | |||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Cocaine dependence can develop after the repeated use of cocaine. This is due to the intense and immediate high that the drug produces, which can lead to repeated use and eventually dependence. Factors that can contribute to cocaine dependence include [[Genetics|genetic]] predisposition, environmental factors, and the pharmacological effects of the drug. | Cocaine dependence can develop after the repeated use of cocaine. This is due to the intense and immediate high that the drug produces, which can lead to repeated use and eventually dependence. Factors that can contribute to cocaine dependence include [[Genetics|genetic]] predisposition, environmental factors, and the pharmacological effects of the drug. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Symptoms of cocaine dependence can include a strong desire or compulsion to use cocaine, difficulties in controlling cocaine use, a physiological withdrawal state, tolerance, and neglect of alternative pleasures or interests because of cocaine use. | Symptoms of cocaine dependence can include a strong desire or compulsion to use cocaine, difficulties in controlling cocaine use, a physiological withdrawal state, tolerance, and neglect of alternative pleasures or interests because of cocaine use. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for cocaine dependence often involves a combination of [[Psychotherapy|psychotherapy]], medication, and support groups. [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for cocaine dependence. Medications such as [[Disulfiram]] and [[Modafinil]] have also been used to treat cocaine dependence. | Treatment for cocaine dependence often involves a combination of [[Psychotherapy|psychotherapy]], medication, and support groups. [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for cocaine dependence. Medications such as [[Disulfiram]] and [[Modafinil]] have also been used to treat cocaine dependence. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Substance dependence]] | * [[Substance dependence]] | ||
* [[Cocaine]] | * [[Cocaine]] | ||
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* [[Disulfiram]] | * [[Disulfiram]] | ||
* [[Modafinil]] | * [[Modafinil]] | ||
[[Category:Substance-related disorders]] | [[Category:Substance-related disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | [[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | ||
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Craving, anxiety, depression, paranoia, fatigue |
| Complications | Cardiovascular disease, stroke, seizures, respiratory failure |
| Onset | Variable, often after repeated use |
| Duration | Chronic, with potential for relapse |
| Types | Substance use disorder |
| Causes | Cocaine use |
| Risks | Genetic predisposition, environmental factors, mental health disorders |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, DSM-5 criteria |
| Differential diagnosis | Other substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia |
| Prevention | Education, counseling, community programs |
| Treatment | Behavioral therapy, support groups, medications |
| Medication | Disulfiram, modafinil, topiramate |
| Prognosis | Variable, dependent on treatment and support |
| Frequency | Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States |
| Deaths | Increased risk of overdose and cardiovascular events |
Cocaine dependence' is a type of substance dependence that involves a psychological desire to use cocaine regularly. Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that increases levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, in the brain.
Causes[edit]
Cocaine dependence can develop after the repeated use of cocaine. This is due to the intense and immediate high that the drug produces, which can lead to repeated use and eventually dependence. Factors that can contribute to cocaine dependence include genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and the pharmacological effects of the drug.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of cocaine dependence can include a strong desire or compulsion to use cocaine, difficulties in controlling cocaine use, a physiological withdrawal state, tolerance, and neglect of alternative pleasures or interests because of cocaine use.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for cocaine dependence often involves a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and support groups. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for cocaine dependence. Medications such as Disulfiram and Modafinil have also been used to treat cocaine dependence.
See also[edit]
- Substance dependence
- Cocaine
- Stimulant
- Dopamine
- Genetics
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Disulfiram
- Modafinil
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