Category: Cocaine
Can Cocaine Cause Psychosis?
[summariser] Cocaine use brings a number of possible risks including the potential for addiction and strain on the cardiovascular system. But can cocaine cause psychosis? The short answer is that yes, cocaine use can trigger psychotic symptoms in some people. Symptoms can occur during intoxication, following heavy use or, in some cases, after the immediate…
Read MoreNose Damage From Drugs: Cocaine Use
[summariser] Cocaine is a popular drug in the UK, with the latest figures stating that 2.1% people aged 16 to 59 years used the drug last year, making it the second most popular illegal substance. It is often used casually and socially, but there are serious consequences to cocaine use and addiction. Besides addiction, coke…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between Crack and Cocaine?
Cocaine and crack are both very powerful addictive stimulants. Both are derived from the coca plant but they differ in their physical properties, the way they are used, their effects and potency. It is important to understand the difference between crack and cocaine and the risks that both can pose. Cocaine is a central nervous…
Read MoreWhat Is Pink Cocaine? Everything You Need To Know
Earlier this year, the media reported on a drug known as ‘pink cocaine’, which had recently been responsible for the death of a teenager in Spain. Pink cocaine is not a new substance, but it has seen a surge in popularity on the ‘party island’ of Ibiza and has also started to gain traction elsewhere,…
Read MoreWhat Does Cocaine Do To Your Body?
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that comes from coca leaves. In recent years, its widespread use by people of all ages has meant that the drug has become a subject of concern. However, for those using it, as well as their loved ones, understanding the physical impact of cocaine on the body is essential. In…
Read MoreHow to Tell if Someone Is on Cocaine
Cocaine use remains an issue in the UK. The Crime Survey for England and Wales for the year ending March 2025 reported that 2.1% of people aged 16 to 59 and 2.3% of those aged 16 to 24 had used powder cocaine in the past year. As well as having a negative impact on health,…
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