What other kinds of drugs are used with cocaine?
When someone is addicted to one substance they usually start to abuse other substances as well. Many individuals who are addicted to Cocaine use it in conjunction with other substances. Combining alcohol and Cocaine can be a common combination. This can have many risk factors associated with it. The combination of these two substances increases heart rate and blood pressure. This can increase an individual’s risk for a heart attack. On top of that when Cocaine and alcohol react within the liver it can form a chemical that has toxic effects on the heart, liver, and other organs. This can be extremely dangerous. Another common combination is Heroin and Cocaine. This is often referred to as “speedball”. This is also a dangerous and sometimes fatal combination. Breathing difficulties may occur due to this combination. Lastly, people like to combine MDMA with Cocaine. This combination can cause an increase in heart rate and body temperature which can have fatal outcomes in some cases. Lastly, antidepressants are sometimes used with Cocaine. This can have drastic side effects such as excessive sweating, tremors, increased heartbeat, seizures, shaking, shivering, and sometimes even death. If you suspect or know a loved one is addicted to Cocaine and is using it with other substances, then it is time to get them help. Call us at 623-263-7371 to learn about available treatment options for them.