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Cocaine
Introduction
Cocaineis an addictive stimulant drug made from leaves of the coca plant. Cocaineis a strong stimulant that increases alertness, causes euphoria, and makes people feel powerful. High doses can cause serious, life-threatening disorders, such as a Acute Coronary Syndromes (Heart Attack; Myocardial Infarction; Unstable Angina) or The diagnosis can be confirmed by urine tests. Sedatives such aslorazepamgiven intravenously can relieve many symptoms. People who stop using the drug must be closely supervised because they may be depressed and they require much help to remain free of the drug. (See also Overview of Substance-Related Disorders .) has effects similar to those of Symptoms . It may be snorted, injected directly into a vein, or heated and inhaled. When boiled with Heavy regular users and people who inject the drug intravenously or smoke it are most likely to become dependent. Light occasional users and people who take the drug nasally or by mouth are less likely to become dependent. 