Cocaine-Crack

=Cocaine: //One of the Better Drugs to Use?// = =﻿ = Homosexual men and women are considered high risk for alcohol and drug abuse, mainly due to high stress levels. Despite similar levels of social support and good physical health, homosexual men and women have reported more psychological damage then heterosexual men and women.

In a study comparing gay men and women to striaght men and women on quality of life and psychological status a number of different outcomes were reached. A total of 1,161 men (656 self-identified gay, 505 self-identified heterosexual) and 1,018 women (430 self- identified as lesbian, 588 self-identified as straight) were surveyed. The researchers found that homosexual males and females both tended to score higher on scales of psychological distress than did their heterosexual counterparts. Gays of both sexes were found to be more likely to use recreational drugs, have inflicted deliberate harm on themselves, and to have consulted mental health professionals more frequently.

Gay men and women are more likely to face issues such as bullying and abuse, sometimes in cases so severe that it might cause an individual to turn to to drugs and alcohol as a form of escapism. These drugs include ecstasy, heroin, GHB and cocaine. Most of these drugs could be referred to as "party drugs"

and are used recreationally, which don't necessarily become an addiction. Cocaine is one of the main party drugs, and is considered a relatively safe drug. There are no needles involved and it is not incredibly addicting. Cocaine is usually a drug that goes hand in hand with drinking and clubbing. However, the use of cocaine and other party drugs can lead to the experimentation of harder drugs, such as heroin and meth. Both of which are much more addicting and dangerous.

Methamphetamine  is perhaps, one of the most dangerous drugs to indulge in for recreational use. Methamphetamine is a chemical variant of amphetamine with much more powerful effects. It is known on the streets as crystal or Tina, which drug dealers sell as a form of crack. This drug is so incredibly addicting former users would describe it as "becoming a robot or slave to the drug". It is directly related to living a physically damaging lifestyle. While you're on the drug you lose your inhibitions and indulge in behaviour you might not otherwise, such as unsafe sex. This kind of behaviour leads to sexually transmitted diseases and the spread of HIV. Once you've started using methamphetamine your world begins to revolve around it and you may start to use it excessively. A drug this powerful can only be described as a virus that will continue to spread.

In comparison to a drug such as meth, cocaine can seem like one of the better choices when it comes to drugs. Cocaine hasn't been connected with sexual behaviour, whereas drugs like meth are well known for their relation to sex and unsafe practices. Cocaine is actually known for creating enhanced sociability and is accepted more in social situations.


 * Some not-so-good cocaine facts: **
 * Cocaine can become addicting, and with any addiction comes a price: how will you continue to pay for the drug? Many people lose their financial standing to drugs, you may lose your house, car, or savings.
 * In order to pay for the drug you may be forced to commit crimes or turn to prostitution, which is what a number of users are forced to do
 * Because cocaine has to be taken quite often to maintain a high, there is a risk of dependency


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Long Term Health Consequences of Cocaine Use: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">High blood pressure
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Permanent damage to the nasal cavities
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Heart attack
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stroke
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Convulsions

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Although cocaine can be one of the better alternatives when it comes to recreational drug use, it definitely has it's downfalls. The addiction potential might not be as high as other drugs such as meth and heroin, but with repeated long term use, there are some unhealthy effects. Along with the physical risks, there are psychological risks. Things such as violent, erratic, or paranoid behaviour are common when cocaine use is involved. There is also something called "cocaine psychosis", which is something that comes with long term use. This is basically when you lose interest in your friends, family, sports, hobbies or other activites. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cocaine may in fact be "one of the better drugs to use" but just like any other recreational drug, it has it's short and long term effects. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Whether it be for recreational use, or some form of escapism from everyday life, cocaine generally is not a drug that should be experimented with, especially on a long term basis. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">