Signs Someone Is High On Cocaine
- Physical signs and symptoms: Cocaine use can cause a number of physical changes, including dilated pupils, increased heart rate and blood pressure, sweating, and a dry mouth. People who have recently used cocaine may also have a runny nose, a loss of appetite, and trouble sleeping.
- Behavioral changes: Cocaine use can also cause a number of behavioral changes, such as increased energy and alertness, talkativeness, risk-taking, and aggression. People who are using cocaine may also be more irritable, paranoid, and delusional.
- Drug tests: Drug tests can be used to detect cocaine in the blood, urine, saliva, and hair. The type of drug test that is used will depend on the amount of time that has passed since the person last used cocaine. For example, blood tests are the most accurate way to detect cocaine use, but they can only detect the drug for a short period of time (about 24 hours). Urine tests are less accurate than blood tests, but they can detect cocaine use for a longer period of time (about 3-5 days). Saliva tests are even less accurate than urine tests, but they can detect cocaine use for a shorter period of time (about 12-24 hours). Hair tests are the least accurate type of drug test, but they can detect cocaine use for the longest period of time (about 90 days).
If you are concerned that someone may be using cocaine, it is important to talk to them about your concerns. You can also offer to help them get help for their drug use. There are many resources available to help people who are struggling with drug addiction, including treatment centers, support groups, and counseling services.
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
- National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/
- SAMHSA National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- Cocaine Anonymous: https://www.ca.org/
- Crystal Meth Anonymous: https://www.crystalmeth.org/
- Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/