Compulsivity and Cocaine Addiction: The Need for Cocaine Rehab
Cocaine addiction and compulsivity: the two go hand in hand, don’t they? The nature of the drug makes you a little bit compulsive, kind of chatty, super jumpy and ready to go! But did you know that if you’re an impulsive kind of person without the use of cocaine or other stimulants, it’s more likely that your casual use of cocaine will grow into cocaine abuse and addiction.
What the Experts Say About Cocaine Addiction and Compulsivity
According to Science Daily,
“Scientists at the University of Cambridge have found impulsivity, a trait often associated with addicts’ behavior, predicts whether casual drug use will lead to compulsive drug use. Drug addicts are often described as being impulsive, risk-taking or sensation-seeking and make poor choices (for example, taking drugs in the present whilst nevertheless being aware that this is a ‘bad choice’ because of the damaging consequences in the future).”
Professor Barry Everitt was a part of the Cambridge research team that ran the study. He said:
“It has never been clear whether these behavioral characteristics are a cause or a consequence of their long-term abuse of drugs. This is where animal studies have unique power, because they can probe causal relationships in a way that is impossible and unethical in human populations.”
Hmmm…. Verrrrrryyyyy Intereeeeeeeesting…..
So it’s a ‘chicken or the egg thing.’ Does your impulsivity cause cocaine addiction or are you more impulsive (or compulsive!) due to drug use? I imagine it’s much like depression and drug addiction: many take drugs to handle feeling sad or anxious or angry and the ultimate result is a deeper depression or anxiety and overwhelming anger. Which makes you want to get high even more. Vicious cycle.
So what do you think? Do you think compulsivity or impulsivity makes you predisposed for cocaine addiction? Or the other way around?
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