Cocaine interferes with the activity of the neurotransmitter, dopamine. It acts upon a part of the brain called the vent ...
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Cocaine withdrawal side effects
What happens to the body and mind when you stop taking cocaine? A review of primary and secondary side effects during co ...
Cocaine withdrawal signs
Signs of cocaine withdrawal include a "crash" period of fatigue, dysphoria, and decreased interest followed by changes i ...
Is cocaine a narcotic?
In the U.S., cocaine is legally a narcotic. Medically, it is not. More on the classification of cocaine under the Contro ...
Cocaine detox timeline: How long to detox from cocaine?
It takes a little under a week to recover from the acute effects of a cocaine binge. What can you expect during this tim ...
Detox from cocaine
As you detox from cocaine, expect intense cravings. Problems with sleep and mood disorders are also common. What else ca ...
Help for cocaine withdrawal
No medications are currently used during cocaine withdrawal. So how can you ease symptoms? We explore here. ...
Cold turkey cocaine
It is possible to quit cocaine without the help of a detox or rehab, but the do-it-yourself method isn’t recommended, ...
Dependence on cocaine
Dependence on cocaine is diagnosed during withdrawal; symptoms include intense drug cravings, mood disorders, extreme fa ...
Tolerance to cocaine
Tolerance to cocaine develops rapidly, especially with continual heavy use. More on how people develop tolerance to coca ...