People from all walks of life experience the pain and suffering from abuse and addiction of cocaine. Many people, who as young adolescent teens try these harmful compounds as a way of fitting in, coping with family or school stressors, or escapism, do not realize the danger. The aftermath of long term use is usually devastating, leaving behind broken families, lost wages, poor health; and for some of the most unfortunate who do not receive cocaine addiction treatment...death.
Some people would argue that cocaine is a harmless recreational drug while others who have lost loved ones to the drug would define it as the root of evil. The facts support that cocaine use can quickly become an addictive behavior pattern due to the effects it has on the brain and the feelings of euphoria it creates. Past research of cocaine use on primates revealed the hideous nature of these compounds. Primates were subjected to an initial use of cocaine and on following days given the choice between their daily dosage of cocaine or other stimulus including companionship with other primates, food, and water.
In these tests the subject chose the daily dose of cocaine over companionship, food, and even water over an extended period of time resulting in near death. Unfortunately for the user, he or she is severing the bond between natural happiness, and the brain with every use. Eventually, continued use of cocaine and other compounds that deplete the levels of dopamine in the human brain, cause a perceived unbreakable barrier to the user who believes that nothing can provide the happiness they once felt except the cocaine.