Bucello C, Degenhardt L, Calabria B, Nelson P, Roberts A, Medina-Mora M, et al.Call 1300 85 85 84 to speak to a real person and get answers to your questions as well as advice on practical ‘next steps’. If your use of cocaine is affecting your health, family, relationships, work, school, financial or other life situations, you can find help and support. Extinction – withdrawal symptoms can occur over several months, gradually subsiding).Withdrawal – cocaine cravings, lack of energy, anxiety, agitation, disturbed sleep,and an inability to feel pleasure (can last for several weeks).Crash – feelings of depression or anxiety, cocaine cravings, extreme tiredness (experienced in the first few days).Withdrawal usually happens in three phases: Withdrawal symptoms usually start around 6-12 hours after the last use. Please seek advice from a health professional. Giving up cocaine after a long time is challenging because the body has to get used to functioning without it. damage to the tissue separating the nostrils (nasal septum).Snorting cocaine regularly can also cause: Regular use of cocaine may eventually cause: In the days after cocaine use, you may feel: Injecting cocaine can increase the risk of: 4 These symptoms usually disappear a few days or weeks after the person stops using cocaine. High doses and frequent heavy use can also cause ‘cocaine psychosis’, characterised by paranoia, hallucinations, unusual thoughts and out of character/behaviour. Call an ambulance straight away by dialling triple zero (000) if you or someone else has any of these symptoms (ambulance officers don’t need to involve the police): If you take a large amount or have a strong batch, you could overdose. unpredictable, violent or aggressive behaviour.higher blood pressure and faster heartbeat and breathing.feeling physically strong and mentally sharp.the strength of the drug (varies from batch to batch).whether other drugs are taken around the same time.whether the person is used to taking it.It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug.Ĭocaine affects everyone differently, based on: Use of any drug always carries some risk. Indigenous people of South America have traditionally chewed the leaves of the coca bush for their stimulant and appetite suppressant effects. 2įreebase and crack cocaine are usually smoked.
Cocaine hydrochloride is most commonly snorted.4 It can also be injected and rubbed into the gums.
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