[kelly24592]

what are some warning signs - i use cocaine, merely just to "wake up" once in awhile...i dint spend money i dint have, i dint trade off bills or food or anything for it, i only do it when i have the extra money. but sometimes when i buy it, i plan to save it to last me awhile, but once i do a line or two, its like, 2 hours later I'm still Dion rails.

obviously it is a problem if you are choosing cocaine over like, the electric bill, but I'm not like that. what are some red flags that its getting out of control, BEFORE it gets out of control? i take counseling, i am a 22 year old widow, and it just helps me make it through the day a little easier. my counselor and i discuss it, medication is not an option, as i have tried it all, and none have worked. this is the only thing that has ever helped me to feel better and have more energy to actually get things done.

BTW, please dint preach, i really cannot stand that. i have good reasons as to why i use it, dint judge me.

thank you!

[~iTs Me!~]

Substance abuse is using a substance to the point that it substantially interferes with your daily functioning.

Substance dependency is when you have built up a tolerance to the drug (you have to take more and more to get the same high) and you experience withdrawal symptoms. Here are some cocaine withdrawal symptoms:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000947.htm

I'm not trying to preach to you, its your life and i don't even know you. But you should know that if you keep using cocaine you will eventually develop withdrawal and tolerance. You cannot stop that, it is a physical bodily reaction.

[dangoinvestor]

there are no good reasons to use it. That doesn't mean I'm judging you. You could be a great person that just happens to do cocaine.

Basically the things like passing up the electric bill and other things you've said are the main 'red flags'. I've never heard of any other signs that prove it.

[DEE W]

here it explains various drugs
http://www.vistabay.com/blog/?p=17

[mailmanorwoman]

When your posting on yahoo answers. Even if it's just at the beginning stages, dint let it become a problem.

Try coffee? I used that in place of cigarettes to give me a perk. Maybe also exercise/nutritional substance/diet. Not the answers you probably want to hear, but the only drug free ones.

[special_K]

me, Cocaine addiction can be extremely serious. Many everyday people have lost jobs, friends, and loved ones because they could not tame their cocaine habit. I suggest you seek some help. I found a site that has addiction information and a directory of addiction treatment clinics so you can help. http://www.addictionselfhelp.com

Good Luck