Drinking with Charlie

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Click on any of the questions opposite which you think are relevant to you and you’ll receive a quickfire line of advice. You may feel, if you pick quite a few out, that you need a little more support and professional help. Remember, anything you say to your GP is confidential and that he or she is there to help you and not judge you.

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  • Cocaine use causes problems or contention with my partner or family. People are concerned about you, why not visit www.talktofrank.com and get some help and advice.
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  • Using cocaine interferes with my job. Cocaine is highly addictive, it’s time to get help before you get into trouble at work, lose your job and get into financial difficulties with an expensive habit in tow. Visit our GET SUPPORT page for more details.
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  • I feel depressed, guilt ridden or full of regret after I have used cocaine. Please visit our GET SUPPORT page to find out where you can get some help.
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  • I’ve experienced sinus problems or nosebleeds. Make an appointment with your GP and get checked out, if you’ve only just started to experience these problems then it may be possible to treat them. If you’ve had nosebleeds or sinus problems for a while you may have done some serious damage to the cartilage in your nose, this could lead to a hole in the septum, whistling when you breathe, secretions and crusting.
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  • I’ve experienced chest pains or rapid irregular heartbeats when using cocaine. Make an appointment with you GP and get it checked out, remember they’re not there to judge you and you may be able to nip a potentially dangerous situation in the bud.
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  • I have a compulsion to get cocaine when I haven’t got any. Cocaine is highly addictive, it’s time to get help before you start spending more than you have and getting into debt. Also try the cocacalculator it may help you to realise how much money you’re wasting.
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  • I’ve begun to use cocaine and alcohol on my own. This is a slippery slope with two potentially ‘social’ drugs, please visit our GET SUPPORT page to find out where you can get some help.
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  • I have to use larger amounts of drugs or alcohol to get the same high I once experienced. This should cause you concern and make you realise you need to cut down. Please visit our GET SUPPORT page or www.boltondrugsinfo.co.uk for services you can access.
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  • I’ve tried to quit or cut down my cocaine use and found that I couldn’t. Why not go to our GET SUPPORT page and get some help and advice? It may also help you to visit the forum on this site and ask other people how they have tackled cutting down or quitting.
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  • My friends and family have suggested that I may have a problem. Why not go to our GET SUPPORT page and get some help and advice? Alternatively you can ask us a specific question here and we will reply within 48 hours.
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  • I have stolen drugs or money from friends or family. You are in a dangerous situation and may end up with a criminal record or imprisoned. Try to face up to them and explain your situation, they may be able to help you by making sure that temptation isn’t there in the first place i.e. money and cash cards are kept out of your reach. You should also seek some professional support to help you suppress this urge and beat your habit.
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  • I spend time with people or in places I wouldn’t normally be in to get drugs or use them. You are in a potentially dangerous situation that will alienate your friends and family. You could end up mixing with people who could harm you or get you into trouble with the police, dealers and violent people. You need to get support before you endanger yourself - go to our GET SUPPORT page for more information.
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