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Transient compulsive foraging behavior associated with crack cocaine use

R B Rosse1, M Fay-McCarthy, J P Collins

  • 1Psychiatry Service, VA Medical Center, Washington, DC 20422.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|January 1, 1993
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Compulsive foraging, a behavior of searching for crack cocaine, is reported by most users. This drug-induced behavior may serve as a model for understanding compulsive actions.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • Crack cocaine use is associated with various behavioral changes.
  • Compulsive behaviors are a hallmark of addiction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of compulsive foraging behavior in crack cocaine users.
  • To explore cocaine-induced foraging as a potential model for compulsive behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Survey and evaluation of 41 individuals diagnosed with crack cocaine addiction.
  • Assessment of the frequency and duration of compulsive foraging behavior.

Main Results:

  • 80.5% of participants reported experiencing compulsive foraging related to crack cocaine use.

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  • 51.2% reported this behavior occurred consistently with crack use.
  • The average duration of compulsive foraging episodes was 90 minutes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Compulsive foraging is a common behavior among crack cocaine addicts.
    • Cocaine-induced foraging offers a potential drug-induced model for studying compulsive behaviors in addiction.