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Hawaii Cocaine Addiction Help

Hawaii reports that cocaine (powdered and crack) is one of the biggest drug threats to the state. Officials have recognized that users often times use cocaine along with other drugs. Cocaine is most often brought to the state of Hawaii by aircraft passengers or through the use of postal carriers like UPS or FedEx.

Honolulu, Hawaii's biggest city is no stranger to the cocaine epidemic. In fact, it has been reported that Chinatown, located in Honolulu, is full of crack cocaine. Addicts roam through the street looking for the next cocaine dealer to supply them with their fix.

Crack cocaine was developed in the eighties as a way for lower income people to still get high. Crack cocaine is much cheaper than powdered cocaine, however the high doesn't last nearly as long. Because of it's short acting high, this may be a reason why crack is so much more addictive than powdered cocaine.

Cocaine addicts tend to lead a very dangeorus life style. Because the constant need to be high, cocaine addicts often times resort to theft, lying, prostitution, violence and gang activity to fund their habits. Chinatown, in Hawaii, is full of these types of activities.

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Hawaii Cocaine Abuse

Intelligence indicates that there is an increase in cocaine and cocaine trafficking. This probably due to the shortage of methamphetamine. There has been a log of media attention on the sale and distribution of methamphetamine so sellers are strting to believe that there is less "heat"" with cocaine and are gravitating towards selling cocaine.

Possession of cocaine or the related paraphrenalia is a major offense in Hawaii. "Use or ppossession with the intent to use the crack pipe is a class C felony, and if convicted, one can be improsened up to five years, fined up to $5,000, or both.

A crack pipe is a small glass tube, shaped like a skinny cylinder. It is about four inches in length and three-fourths of an inch in diameter.

Cocaine Rehabs in Hawaii

Hawaii is focusing on the implementation of drug courts to handle drug addiction and drug related crimes. In addition to the seven drug courts already being utilized, there are two more that are being worked on.

Federal sentencing statistics show that prisoners for cocaine-related crimes have the second most offenders, next to methamphetamine-related crimes in the state of Hawaii.

During 2007, there were 6,990 admissions to drug and alcohol rehabs in the state of Hawaii. Of those admitting themselves into rehab, cocaine addiction accounted for only 245 people.

Hawaii is still full of people suffering from drug and alcohol abuse problems. According to reports there are 25,000 addicts who need treatment but are not receiving any.  

Cocaine Addiction Help

Cocaine abuse could happen to anybody. Unfortunately, cocaine is highly addictive and users often crave more as soon as they start abusing the drug. Unlike heroin, alcohol or benzos, cocaine addicts do not have a lot of physical withdrawal symptoms when they abstain from taking the drug. Instead, addicts may feel depressed, intense cravings, and experience severe mood swings.

Additionally, cocaine addicts often times go long periods of time without sleeping, eating or maintaining hygene. This is another indicator that something is wrong with the individual, when they stop doing these vital functions.

Cocaine abuse can manifest itself in many different ways. The best way to tell if someone has abused cocaine is to do an at-home drug test. Almost all pharmacies carry the at-home kits, they can be purchased for $15-30. If you or someone you know is in need of help please call 877-340-3602 Help is Available.

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