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Cocaine addiction is the excessive intake of cocaine, and can result in physiological damage, lethargy, depression, or a potentially fatal overdose. Though the immediate craving to do more cocaine is strong and very common, this feeling usually subsides in most users within an hour. This craving can, as it has in many users, develop rather quickly into an intense...

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How do the loved ones of recovering addicts handle relapse. I also want to know, is it worth it to stick it out when your significant other has a drug problem? My fiance is going to his first N.A meeting tonight. Has used in the last 24 hours also. Said it was one last time. He is scared that he had a heart attack while on it, but I think he just got scared. Its a good thing though. I pray to God daily that it scared him bad enough to want to quit. I know he wants to quit but it has such a hold on him. He will say anything to get money for it. This is going to be a long hard road, and I am not sure if I can handle a relapse. I love him so much, and would love to see him sober. I have tried for two years to get him sober, knowing all the while he had to make that decision himself. I just wish I knew if he was really ready to commit to sobriety. I want to support him, but I don't want any part of the drugs. Maybe if I tell him if he uses in the house then he has to leave. Would that work, or would it be too much pressure on him?
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I also wanted to know if recovering coke addicts need medication to rebuild seratonin? Does that help? Is there any medication that helps addicts recover?
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In first place we all have to be prepared for relapse although is not contemplated.
In second place, if you tell him that if he uses he has to leave, he will go somewhere else to use.
Be strong, dealing w an addict is not easy.
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Medication is sometimes recommended after addiction cessation.
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I believe you have to stick to your guns,do what you say you are going to do.He has to start seeing the consequences for his actions.Ultimately,the decision is yours to make,but if you say you are going to leave him if he relapses,do so even if it hurts like hell.Do it for yourself first of all.You will not be able to MAKE him get sober,all you can do is address your problems with yourself.I recommend searching out Al-Anon meetings for you.
Let a doctor determine whether he will need meds.I have found that time will be your best friend.If you love him,give it time,but don't lose yourself in the process.I didn't seek recovery until family and friends 'cut me off'.Sometimes if you love someone you have to let go.
lisa1235
lisa1235
well its really up to you whether you want to stick with him threw this.the thing is he has to really want to do this ''for him''not you.to get clean and stay clean is hard enough to do for ourselves but to do it for someone elsr and really not yourself is a recipe for failure.i dont think i know a clean soul who did it for anyone else and stay stopped.also relapse is part of recovery it may be once or twice or who knows but i think you can tell who wants it with all seriousness those that get back up and go on fighting thats what quitting is like a battle of you agianst the drug and mentally in the early part of recovery your brain is still part of the drug trying to get what it wants.you have to fight it,go to meetings and work some steps,and get a sponser..at least thats how i did it..another thing im on antideppressants and they have helped me tremendously to get threw the down period of it.they've reduced the mgs now as i feel better.hope this gives you a little insight on it.
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apparently the levels of s will replenish themselves but it will take time depending on the individual.
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