Houston Drug Charge Lawyer, Cocaine Defense, Possession of Cocaine

The intensity of the psychological effects of cocaine, as
with most psychoactive drugs, depends on the dose and
rate of entry to the brain. Cocaine reaches the brain
through the snorting method in three to five minutes.
Intravenous injection of cocaine produces a rush in 15 to
30 seconds, and smoking produces an almost immediate
intense experience. The euphoric effects of cocaine are
almost indistinguishable from those of amphetamine,
although they do not last as long. These intense effects
can be followed by a dysphoric crash. To avoid the fatigue
and the depression of coming down, frequent repeated
doses are taken. Excessive doses of cocaine may lead to
seizures and death from respiratory failure, stroke, or
heart failure. There is no specific antidote for cocaine
overdose.

Cocaine is the second most commonly used illicit drug
(following marijuana) in the United States. According to
the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more
than 34 million Americans (14.7%) age 12 or older had
used cocaine at least once in their lifetime. There are no
drugs approved for replacement-pharmacotherapy (drugs
taken on a chronic basis as a substitute for the abused
drug, like methadone for heroin addiction). Cocaine
addiction treatment relies heavily on psychotherapy and
drugs like antidepressants to relieve some of the effects
of cocaine abuse.

Houston Texas Drug Defense Lawyer Andy Nolen has over 15 years experience defending drug charges and is considered one of the best defense attorneys in Houston with over 400 cases dismissed.

One of the most experienced Houston defense lawyers, Attorney Andy Nolen, represents people who have been accused of a state crime or Houston
law, including in communities such as League City, Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Clear Lake, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Baytown, Pasadena, Memorial,
Spring Branch, River Oaks, West University, and Bellaire. Counties that Houston criminal attorney Andy Nolen serves include: Galveston County • Fort
Bend County • Montgomery County • Brazoria County • Harris County. Cases handled include: Possession of Marijuana, Cocaine, Crystal
Methamphetamine, Xanax, Prescription Drugs, Probation Violations, Theft, Shoplifting, Drunk Driving, Evading Arrest, and all other Felonies and
Misdemeanors.

15 Years Courtroom
Experience as a Houston
Drug Charge Lawyer