Local Rehab Educates on the Cost of Cocaine

Bradenton, FL – Clean Recovery Centers is a local rehab that published an article about how much cocaine costs. They have locations throughout the Gulf Coast that offer their unique, three-phase approach to addiction treatment.

“A ‘bump’ refers to a single ‘hit’ of cocaine. Typically, a bump is administered by dipping the tip of a car or house key into the cocaine and inhaling it. Similar small tools or even fingernails can be used to take a bump. In most cases, because a bump is such a small amount of cocaine, the cost is minute or even free. A dealer may give a bump so the buyer can get a taste of the product before buying. Normally, a bump is not sold as a measurement of cocaine.

An 8-ball gets its name because it’s 1/8th of an ounce of cocaine, which equals around 3.5 grams. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, a gram of cocaine in the United States sells for around $200. Using this, an eighth can cost around $700. Different factors such as location, purity, cutting agents, and market can affect this price. This is where cocaine gets its reputation as the ‘rich man’s drug,” the article states.

There is not a large difference in price between crack and cocaine. Cocaine and crack are the same substance, just in different forms. With both, purity will make prices higher. The purer the substance is, the more intense and desirable the effects will be. In the United States, cocaine has been seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration which was 99-100% pure.

Cocaine is imported, which makes the value increase due to the nature of production and delivery. The purity and cutting agents used will also have an effect on cost. Similar to store-bought goods, cocaine prices can fluctuate with market saturation and demand. Importers can get caught with the supply before they can get into the United States, making the demand increase. This causes inflation and price hikes, making that $100 cocaine dose jump to $200.

“Cocaine is short-lived in the body, meaning the full effects are felt and subside in around 30 minutes. This can lead to cocaine being used in binges; individuals will use a lot in a short time frame to keep the feelings going. With the cost of cocaine always changing, this can make maintaining use difficult. Cocaine withdrawal can begin in as little as a few hours after the last use. If money becomes an issue, the person may resort to illegal or unhealthy ways to get more cocaine,” the article continues.

When using cocaine, job performance can decline, creating problems with affordability. If the person using begins missing more work than usual or is becoming less reliable, other signs of cocaine addiction may be noticeable. The price of cocaine can create more than just financial troubles. Loss of friends, family, jobs, and homes can all occur with cocaine addiction.

Clean Recovery Centers has helped hundreds to get clean, live clean, and stay clean. Their staff can diagnose and treat mental health conditions no matter the phase of treatment. Each facility has housing options and a certified, rapid-resolution therapist onsite. This form of therapy addresses and works to resolve past traumas. They also accept many different forms of insurance.

To learn more about Clean Recovery Centers, call (888) 330-2532 or visit their website.