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Cocaine
Cocaine is a highly
addictive stimulant. It appears as a white powder that
can be smoked, snorted, or injected. The user feels a
euphoric high that can last from a few minutes to a few
hours. During this high, the user may
experience: • Increased energy and heart rate
• Insomnia •
Anxiety
The user may also
experience more severe symptoms that can occur even
during the first use, such as: • Cardiac
arrest • Overdose • Addiction
According to the
Department of Health and Human Services (2004), 14.4% of
U.S. adults nationwide have used cocaine at least once
in their lifetime. The number of people seeking
treatment for cocaine addiction has increased over the
last two decades.
There are currently no
medications used to treat this type of addiction;
however, behavioral therapy (the process of breaking old
habits) is a popular and effective means of treating
addiction

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