Mental Effects Of Cocaine

The cocaine is the most addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of a coca plant in South America. This drug produces a chemical that makes a person feel more energetic, talkative, but show a high blood pressure and heart rate. Most people use it by inhaling it through their noses but injecting and smoking will deliver the drugs faster into the bloodstream and brain. Also, cocaine produces a powerful high to a user but this drug harms the brain, the blood circulation, the heart, and the lungs. Cocaine able to constrict blood vessels in the brain and it can leads to strokes and seizures. My cousin suffered from a brain damage due to over use of cocaine. He was admitted in the hospital multiple times because of violence and health problems. He was always angry, irritated, and confuse. Also, he had a sign of memory loss and blackout. The drugs damaged his health, families, and even this career. He lost his job and I also remember my friends saw him on the street walking around and seems confuse. …show more content…
Also, it leads to a sudden death in people who have a heart disease and changes of behavior like aggression and a mood swing (Pub Med Health). There are different types of reasons why people take drugs, like influence by others (friends), family issues (rejected from family), personality (impulsive, hyperactive), and education (drop-out, poor performance in