The Texas-based rehab center, San Antonio Recovery Center, recently shared a blog educating on cocaine identification and its importance. Their goal is to help readers and their community learn more about substance use so they can make informed decisions about their health. Being able to spot the signs of cocaine and cocaine use can give readers a better idea of when someone might be silently asking for help.
To start their piece, the rehab center acknowledges that living with someone who has a substance use disorder means the chance of finding an unknown substance in their home. “You might have a few different inclinations on how to figure out what it is,” San Antonio Recovery Center says in their piece, “so let’s talk through some of the options and ways you can figure it out. Cocaine comes in two main forms: a white powder, or a white to off-white rock-like substance. The powdered version of cocaine often looks similar to baking powder or crushed chalk. The rock-like form of cocaine is commonly referred to as crack cocaine. This form is mostly opaque and can range from white to off-white with hints of yellow or even pink tones.”
SARC knows that cocaine isn’t the only substance that comes in a white powder. To help readers, they touch base on other ways someone might be inclined to identify something such as through smell or taste. “The exact scent of cocaine can vary depending on how it’s made and what other substances might be laced or mixed with it. Some people describe the scent of cocaine to be a strong, chemical scent while others report the scent to be on the more mild side… The taste of cocaine is generally a strong, bitter taste.”
At the end of the day, SARC discourages readers from using these methods, as ingesting cocaine even in small quantities can be risky. Instead, using context clues is a safer option for readers. “The way that you find this substance should be a strong indicator of what it might be. The average person doesn’t store flour in a plastic bag tucked away in a drawer or other hiding place. Cocaine is water soluble and commonly consumed by rubbing it on the gums. Tasting an unknown substance isn’t safe as you don’t know what you might be putting into your body.”
Outside of those options, readers can utilize other context clues such as street names from cocaine and looking for common side effects of cocaine use. Physical side effects can occur, especially with long-term use, but the blog reminds leaders that behavioral side effects are just as common. “Some people might start to hide more from their friends and family. Some might start to have trouble with finances or maintaining a job. Other times you might notice a loved one showing a decreased interest in hobbies and activities they used to love. Any combination of these side effects and behavioral changes could be a sign of a cocaine use disorder.”
To close up the piece, the rehab center walks readers through how to bring up the topic of cocaine use with a loved one. They understand how daunting the topic may seem and take the time to offer several approaches and solutions. If readers wish to learn more about this topic, they can find the article at the link at the top.
San Antonio Recovery Center, a Texas-based rehab clinic with locations on Culebra, has been a community partner for years. They utilize their extensive experience treating behavioral health and substance use disorders to take an education-based approach to treatment. With the largest alumni program in San Antonio, they offer support to all at their alumni events, including those who did not attend their center.
To learn more about San Antonio Recovery Center, call 866-957-7885 or visit their website.
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