Cocaine-Induced Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Such an OCD-like syndrome in cocaine dependent individuals has been recently described, where some cocaine dependent patients compulsively forage for cocaine, especially after a cocaine binge.
US Cases: not precise
World Cases: not found
Sex Ratio: M/W+
Age Onset: Age10/18
Brain Area: pfc,nucleusaccumbens,striatum
Symptoms: compulsions arise
Progression: may last hours or years
Therapies: mindfulness&relaxation techniques
Medications: fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine
YouTube Video: 2-Minute Neuroscience: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Amazon or Library book: Cocaine Understanding Drugs
Support Groups:
ca.org-Cocaine Anonymous-Contact phone numbers are available in most states.