Using cocaine can cause physical and mental harm. It can increase your heart rate and blood pressure, which can lead to a heart attack and even death. It can raise your body temperature. You may have nausea, vomiting, and chills. You may become shaky and restless. You also may see or hear things that are not there (hallucinations) or believe things that aren't true (delusions).
In addition to these symptoms, smoking cocaine can cause breathing problems. Snorting cocaine can damage your nasal passages. Injecting cocaine can cause an abscess at the injection site or an infection throughout your body.
When the doctor treated you, they may have:
The doctor also watched you carefully to make sure you were recovering safely.
When you use cocaine regularly, your body and brain get used to it. This is called physical dependence. If you are physically dependent on cocaine, you may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using it. Withdrawal may be dangerous without medical care.
When you quit using cocaine, you may feel drowsy, have vivid dreams, or feel hungry, tired, or depressed. You may also feel confused and have trouble thinking clearly. To help you get past these symptoms:
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