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Cocaine addiction: the hidden dimension.

L M Oswald

    Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
    |June 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nurses require enhanced knowledge of addiction, particularly cocaine abuse, to effectively care for substance-using clients. Understanding the neurochemical changes in the brain due to cocaine is crucial for developing better treatment strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Addiction Medicine
    • Nursing

    Background:

    • Growing awareness in nursing necessitates expanded knowledge of addiction.
    • Expertise in caring for substance-abusing clients is increasingly vital for nurses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss cocaine abuse, focusing on the physiology of addiction.
    • To explore recent findings on cocaine-induced neurochemical changes in the brain.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of evolving knowledge regarding the physiology of addiction.
    • Description of cocaine-induced neurochemical alterations at the cellular level.

    Main Results:

    • Cocaine abuse leads to specific neurochemical changes in the brain.
    • These alterations are linked to the behavioral and symptomatic aspects of cocaine addiction.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding cellular neurochemical changes is key to comprehending cocaine addiction.
    • Implications for nursing practice in treating cocaine abuse are presented.

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