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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Where Does Cocaine Come From

Health Encyclopedia: Cocaine Intoxication

Alternative Names

Intoxication - cocaine


Symptoms


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Expert & Community Posts

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QUIZ: Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n Roll!
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

...differently because of diabetes? And what about alcohol, cocaine and pot?   Get the facts... Read more »

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Given Unlimited Resources, What Treatment Would You Choose?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

If you had unlimited finances, access to every possible pharmacologic compound-including... Read more »

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Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...adjustments. Giving Children Ritalin is like giving them cocaine and causes psychosis without... Read more »

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New Study Shows ADHD Meds Do Not Raise Risk of Substance Abuse
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...stimulants used for treating ADHD are comparable to taking cocaine, or "kiddie crack" as they... Read more »

Health Guide

Cocaine intoxication
...Intoxication - cocaine Prevention Read more »
Cocaine withdrawal
Cocaine withdrawal occurs when a heavy cocaine user cuts down or quits taking the drug. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Cocaine produces a sense of extreme joy by... Read more »
Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
...usually be alleviated by careful dosage or timing adjustments.Giving Children Ritalin is like giving them cocaine and causes psychosis without "medication holidays"The chemical properties of... Read more »
Cocaine intoxication
Intoxication - cocaine Treatment Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health... Read more »
Cocaine withdrawal
Prevention Avoid cocaine use. If you have previously used cocaine and wish to stop, try to avoid people, places, and things you associate with the drug. If you find yourself considering the... Read more »

Medications

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...as lorazepam) stimulants (e.g., amphetamine, cocaine, "ecstasy," ephedrine) warfarin ... Read more »

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...as lorazepam) stimulants (e.g., amphetamine, cocaine, "ecstasy," ephedrine) warfarin ... Read more »

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...alcohol, alprazolam) stimulants (e.g., amphetamine, cocaine, "ecstasy," ephedrine) ... Read more »

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...amphetamines, methylphenidate, street drugs such as cocaine or MDMA/"ecstasy") Tell your... Read more »

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