West Palm Beach, FL 10/5/2012 11:10:00 PM
News / Education

Christian Drug Rehabs Warn Patients of the Dangers of Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine is a very powerful, highly addictive drug. Christian drug rehabs understand that it is one of the hardest drugs for patients in their Christian drug treatment centers to quit using. Cocaine users in Christian drug rehabs describe the high they first achieve from cocaine as euphoric. They immediately feel over-confident, sociable, excited about life, and energized. The problem for these patients in Christian drug treatment centers is that they high lasts only for a short while—perhaps fifteen minutes or so. Afterward, they chase the feeling for hours without results.

The more cocaine someone uses, the more nervous and paranoid they become. Patients in Christian drug rehab describe this chase as "painful" and "illusive." The addictive nature of the substance does not allow them to simply quit, though. It’s as if these Christian drug treatment center patients who are addicted to cocaine have had their common sense stolen from them.

Doctors at Christian drug rehabs warn their patients of the dangers of cocaine. Some examples of the extreme health problems that result from using too much cocaine include:

    • Insomnia
    • Fever
    • Fatigue
    • Impotency
    • Fast heart rate
    • Cardiac arrest
    • Constipation
    • Nausea
    • Weight loss
    • Headaches
    • Rapid breathing
    • Seizures
    • Urinary difficulties
    • Birth defects(resulting from either man or woman using cocaine)
    • Death by overdose

Often, people who go to Christian drug rehabs began using cocaine in social situations. They liked the way the drug made them feel so much that they began using it alone at home, at school, or at work. Pastors from Christian drug treatment centers ensure their patients that they are not bad people because they have become addicted to cocaine. Many good people have fallen prey to cocaine’s deception.

The best approach for patients in Christian drug rehab is to replace their cravings for cocaine with a craving for greater spiritual awareness and understanding. Gaining wisdom, according to pastors in Christian drug treatment centers, will allow cocaine addicts to resist the lie that tempts them.