Hi Cockapoo,
I hope you are okay? Your question is a little difficult to answer, and I know it can be difficult but I guess you are possibly experiencing issues with use or someone close to you is.
I myself firstly began to use more frequently as a pain reliever when I broke both wrists, refusing opiate based pain killers. People seem to forget that codeine, tramadol etc. are infact opiate based and not far in make up to heroin.
Health issues; I have lost weight – from 17 stone to 12 stone – yet in being an issue is also a blessing as my knee and hip problems have gone due to the weight loss.
I drink more alcohol as that has always been my crutch – that is now my trigger – cocaine and alcohol – one can not be consumed without the other – a dangerous combination.
I will take a battering here – yes I use cocaine, no I do not abuse it, I am pretty much done with the pathway, I have learnt what I needed to and walked in the shoes of an individual who felt drugs were the best way to go. No, they are not, I know that now and will be able to take my understanding and empathy with me to assist other drug users.
I know it may be hard for you to write, however can you give a little more background, I may find it easier to answer your question then.
Much Love
Debs x