Thousands of Texan lives are impacted every year by cocaine use. This is why San Antonio Recovery Center, located on Culebra Road in San Antonio, recently posted an educational blog focusing on cocaine. This piece dives into how cocaine is processed through the body and why this information can help prevent overdoses and save lives.
To start the piece, San Antonio Recovery Center first talks about how the time it takes for any substance to leave the body is measured. They do this to set readers up to understand not only their piece but also future pieces they may read on the topic. “One of the ways that this is measured is through a unit known as the ‘half-life’ of a substance. The half-life refers to the length of time it takes for half of the substance to leave your system.”
The next portion of the piece immediately dives into a common misconception about how substances are processed in the body. “Contrary to popular belief, even if you’re no longer experiencing the effects of a substance like cocaine, it doesn’t mean that it’s out of your system.” The blog explains. “In fact, the duration of the effects is much shorter than the amount of time it takes for your body to fully metabolize the substance.”
“This is where substance use can get more dangerous. Our bodies can only handle so many substances at a time. Illicit drugs like cocaine are not healthy for the body to consume. If you continue to take more cocaine or other substances before it is fully out of your system, you increase your risk of experiencing a cocaine overdose.”
As readers continue in the piece, they will next read about what systems and organs in the body are responsible for processing substances like cocaine. The local rehab center takes the time to discuss this because it further expands upon what factors can influence the exact time a substance stays in a person’s body.
One of the most important topics this piece covers is polysubstance use. “Polysubstance use refers to the act of consuming more than one kind of substance at a given time. This can include medication, alcohol, and illicit substances.” The article explains. “Not only can the combination of effects from substances be deadly, but this puts further strain on the body and greatly increases your risk of overdosing.”
What readers may be surprised to learn is that polysubstance use is often unintentional. “Unintentional polysubstance use often includes instances such as substances being laced in their cocaine, or taking drugs while on medications that stay in your body all day.” The blog informs readers.
The blog continues to explain other factors that can influence how long cocaine is in the system, such as how cocaine is consumed, history of substance use, overall health, and more. They also dive into how cocaine can show up on drug tests and for how long. To finish the piece, they provide resources for those seeking healing from substance use for themselves or loved ones. Readers can learn more by clicking the link at the top and visiting the blog.
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 most extensive 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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For more information about San Antonio Recovery Center - Culebra, contact the company here:
San Antonio Recovery Center - Culebra
Liam Callahan
210-361-5711
lcallahan2@baymark.com
5806 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78228
