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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
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.
Typical Street Names
• coke
• lines
• yeyo
• blow
• cola
• nose candy
• snow
• smack
• bump
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