What are cocaine withdrawal symptoms?
Why do cocaine withdrawal symptoms occur? Cocaine withdrawal symptoms occur when a user decides to cut down or stop use of the drug after regular use. Using cocaine consistently can cause you to become...
View ArticleSigns and symptoms of cocaine addiction
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that affects the central nervous system by increasing the amount of dopamine produced in the brain. Regular use of cocaine leads to intense drug cravings, especially...
View ArticleHow long does cocaine withdrawal last?
Are you addicted to cocaine or know someone who is? Here we explore how long cocaine withdrawal lasts and what you can do to help ease the effects. Then, we invite your questions about cocaine...
View ArticlePhysical addiction to cocaine
Here, we discuss physical addiction to cocaine and its treatment. Questions, personal thoughts, or experiences overcoming cocaine use are welcomed at the end. We respond to all legitimate comments with...
View ArticleHow long does cocaine stay in blood, hair, or urine?
Cocaine generally stays in your system for about 2-4 days. In fact, this is the detection window for urine for most casual users. However, chronic or heavy cocaine users may have a much longer...
View ArticleWhat is cocaine used for?
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug that speeds up your whole body. You may feel full of energy, happy, and excited when using cocaine. But after cocaine’s duration of action wears off,...
View ArticleTolerance to cocaine
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug of abuse. After even a single use, an appreciable initial tolerance to the euphoric high caused by cocaine may develop. In fact, many cocaine users report that...
View ArticleDependence on cocaine
Using cocaine can cause serious health problems and may lead to death, usually from cardiac arrest, stroke, or seizure. But how is cocaine dependence different from addiction? What symptoms are present...
View ArticleCold turkey cocaine
When cocaine use is stopped or when a binge ends, a crash follows almost immediately. This crash is accompanied by a strong craving for more cocaine. So, is it safe to go cold turkey on cocaine? We...
View ArticleLong term effects of cocaine on the body (INFOGRAPHIC)
Long term use of cocaine can trigger chronic disease, lowered immunity, or can affect specific organs. In fact, cocaine use impacts all body systems, interrupting normal functions. More on how smoking,...
View ArticleAdverse effects of cocaine on the brain (INFOGRAPHIC)
Adverse effects of Cocaine on the brainCocaine is known to be one of the strongest central nervous system stimulants. When cocaine enters the brain, it blocks dopamine transporters, flooding the neural...
View ArticleCocaine effects
Have you ever considered the real effects of cocaine on your body? Or how it affects the mind? We’ve compiled a thorough list of possible side effects of cocaine here, and invite you to take a look at...
View ArticleLong term effects of cocaine on pregnancy (INFOGRAPHIC)
Long term effects of cocaine on pregnancyCocaine is a strong stimulant drug that effects the sexual lives of chronic users. In addition to sexual dysfunction and loss of sex drive, cocaine also...
View ArticleCocaine withdrawal side effects
Cocaine withdrawal effects can occur even after one use of cocaine. This is because cocaine highly stimulates the brain and after-effects lead to a period during which the body physically “crashes”. So...
View ArticleWhat does cocaine do to the brain?
Cocaine as a drugCocaine is produced from the leaves of the coca plant. The plant is cultivated in large quantities in South America. However, cocaine is an illicit drug and its production is a...
View ArticleLong term effects of cocaine on the brain (INFOGRAPHIC)
Long term effects of cocaine on the brainIn general, cocaine disrupts normal brain function. Brain matter can atrophy. Both judgment and cognition are impaired. And behavior can become aggressive or...
View ArticleAdverse effects of cocaine (INFOGRAPHIC)
Adverse effects of CocaineCocaine is a strong-acting, illicit drug with many negative effects. A review of the negative effects of cocaine here, with a section at the end for your questions or...
View ArticleLong term effects of cocaine addiction (INFOGRAPHIC)
Long term effects of Cocaine addictionCocaine is one of the strongest addictive illicit drugs in the U.S., making addiction to cocaine a public health issues. More on the mechanism of action and risks...
View ArticleCan you die from taking cocaine?
Yes, cocaine has triggered fatalities.Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. It produces short-term euphoria, energy, and...
View ArticleCocaine long term effects
The word most often used to describe cocaine’s initial “rush”, which courses through the body and brain of the user is euphoria. It’s this euphoria which compels people (for good reason!) to use coke...
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