&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;310&quot; data-end=&quot;334&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Understanding Cocaine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COCAINE | COKE | BLOW | SNOW | WHITE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;336&quot; data-end=&quot;587&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re more than a group of experts &amp;mdash; we&amp;rsquo;re a community of like-minded people using our experience, passion, and skills to make a real difference. We focus on practical, non-judgmental information so people can make informed choices about their health.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;336&quot; data-end=&quot;587&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;589&quot; data-end=&quot;607&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why We Do This&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;608&quot; data-end=&quot;826&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Because we&amp;rsquo;re experienced, reliable, and focused on real outcomes. Over the years, we&amp;rsquo;ve worked closely with diverse communities and understand how drugs are actually used &amp;mdash; not just how they&amp;rsquo;re described in textbooks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;608&quot; data-end=&quot;826&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;833&quot; data-end=&quot;853&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is Cocaine?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;854&quot; data-end=&quot;1114&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cocaine is a &lt;strong data-start=&quot;867&quot; data-end=&quot;885&quot;&gt;stimulant drug&lt;/strong&gt; made from the leaves of the South American coca plant (&lt;em data-start=&quot;941&quot; data-end=&quot;960&quot;&gt;Erythroxylum coca&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em data-start=&quot;965&quot; data-end=&quot;994&quot;&gt;Erythroxylum novogranatense&lt;/em&gt;). It stimulates the central nervous system by increasing levels of dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin in the brain.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1116&quot; data-end=&quot;1303&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Street cocaine is often mixed with other substances, which means its &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1185&quot; data-end=&quot;1230&quot;&gt;strength and effects can be unpredictable&lt;/strong&gt;. In recent years, overall quality has declined, increasing health risks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1116&quot; data-end=&quot;1303&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1310&quot; data-end=&quot;1331&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Cocaine Feels&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1332&quot; data-end=&quot;1383&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Taking a few lines of cocaine can make people feel:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1386&quot; data-end=&quot;1412&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Wide awake and energetic&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1415&quot; data-end=&quot;1440&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Talkative and confident&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1443&quot; data-end=&quot;1461&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sexually aroused&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1464&quot; data-end=&quot;1512&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Less sensitive to pain (local anesthetic effect)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1514&quot; data-end=&quot;1555&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At the same time, cocaine can also cause:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1558&quot; data-end=&quot;1591&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Anxiety, agitation, or paranoia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1594&quot; data-end=&quot;1622&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Irritability or aggression&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1625&quot; data-end=&quot;1666&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Poor judgment and increased risk-taking&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1669&quot; data-end=&quot;1716&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1718&quot; data-end=&quot;1800&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The effects vary depending on the dose, purity, method of use, and the individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1718&quot; data-end=&quot;1800&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1807&quot; data-end=&quot;1826&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cocaine and Sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1827&quot; data-end=&quot;1972&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cocaine is commonly used in sexual settings, including among gay and bisexual men in cities such as Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Vancouver.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1974&quot; data-end=&quot;2061&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some people find that cocaine increases desire and confidence, but it can also lead to:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2064&quot; data-end=&quot;2094&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Increased sexual risk-taking&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2097&quot; data-end=&quot;2117&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Reduced condom use&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2120&quot; data-end=&quot;2166&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Longer or rougher sex due to numbing of pain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2168&quot; data-end=&quot;2444&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Because cocaine acts as an anesthetic, some people use it rectally to tolerate longer or more intense sex (including fisting). Without condoms and sufficient lubrication, this significantly increases the risk of &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2380&quot; data-end=&quot;2443&quot;&gt;HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infections&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2168&quot; data-end=&quot;2444&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2451&quot; data-end=&quot;2476&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Things to Think About&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2477&quot; data-end=&quot;2639&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Having a line occasionally is not uncommon, and many people use cocaine without immediate problems. However, regular use can lead to &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2610&quot; data-end=&quot;2638&quot;&gt;psychological dependence&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2641&quot; data-end=&quot;2665&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some people notice they:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2668&quot; data-end=&quot;2712&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Make decisions they wouldn&amp;rsquo;t normally make&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2715&quot; data-end=&quot;2752&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Take sexual risks they later regret&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2755&quot; data-end=&quot;2843&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Feel anxious, paranoid, depressed, or unable to sleep &amp;mdash; especially during the comedown&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2845&quot; data-end=&quot;2916&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Snorting cocaine frequently can also damage the nasal cavity over time.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2845&quot; data-end=&quot;2916&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2923&quot; data-end=&quot;2949&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Long Cocaine Lasts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;table class=&quot;w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)&quot; style=&quot;width: 709px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; data-start=&quot;89&quot; data-end=&quot;349&quot;&gt;
&lt;thead data-start=&quot;89&quot; data-end=&quot;147&quot;&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;89&quot; data-end=&quot;147&quot;&gt;
&lt;th style=&quot;width: 266px; text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;89&quot; data-end=&quot;105&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;Method of use&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th style=&quot;width: 236px; text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;105&quot; data-end=&quot;124&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;Onset of effects&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th style=&quot;width: 293px; text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;124&quot; data-end=&quot;147&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;Duration of effects&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody data-start=&quot;206&quot; data-end=&quot;349&quot;&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;206&quot; data-end=&quot;247&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 266px; text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;206&quot; data-end=&quot;216&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;Snorted&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 236px; text-align: center;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;216&quot; data-end=&quot;230&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;3&amp;ndash;5 minutes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 293px; text-align: center;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;230&quot; data-end=&quot;247&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;60&amp;ndash;90 minutes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;248&quot; data-end=&quot;312&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 266px; text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;248&quot; data-end=&quot;269&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;Smoked or injected&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 236px; text-align: center;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;269&quot; data-end=&quot;296&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Seconds to a few minutes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 293px; text-align: center;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;296&quot; data-end=&quot;312&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;2&amp;ndash;20 minutes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;313&quot; data-end=&quot;349&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 266px; text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;313&quot; data-end=&quot;320&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;Oral&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 236px; text-align: center;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;320&quot; data-end=&quot;336&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;15&amp;ndash;30 minutes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 293px; text-align: center;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;336&quot; data-end=&quot;349&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;2&amp;ndash;4 hours&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3163&quot; data-end=&quot;3193&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3163&quot; data-end=&quot;3193&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;After-effects (&amp;ldquo;comedown&amp;rdquo;)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3196&quot; data-end=&quot;3225&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Can begin shortly after use&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3228&quot; data-end=&quot;3292&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;May last several hours or longer, especially with repeated use&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3299&quot; data-end=&quot;3314&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Coming Down&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3315&quot; data-end=&quot;3365&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When the effects wear off, some people experience:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3368&quot; data-end=&quot;3390&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fatigue and low mood&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3393&quot; data-end=&quot;3418&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Anxiety or irritability&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3421&quot; data-end=&quot;3442&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Depressive feelings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3445&quot; data-end=&quot;3461&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sleep problems&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3464&quot; data-end=&quot;3494&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Strong cravings to use again&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;2330&quot; data-end=&quot;2369&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RISKS, MIXING, AND SAFER USE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2371&quot; data-end=&quot;2387&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Health Risks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2389&quot; data-end=&quot;2409&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2389&quot; data-end=&quot;2409&quot;&gt;Short-term risks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2412&quot; data-end=&quot;2453&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Increased heart rate and blood pressure&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2456&quot; data-end=&quot;2469&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Overheating&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2472&quot; data-end=&quot;2499&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Panic attacks or paranoia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2501&quot; data-end=&quot;2518&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Physical harm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2521&quot; data-end=&quot;2568&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Snorting can damage the nose and nasal septum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2571&quot; data-end=&quot;2601&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Smoking can damage the lungs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2604&quot; data-end=&quot;2675&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Injecting increases the risk of infections, abscesses, HIV, and Hep C&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2677&quot; data-end=&quot;2702&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2677&quot; data-end=&quot;2702&quot;&gt;Serious complications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2705&quot; data-end=&quot;2728&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Heart rhythm problems&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2731&quot; data-end=&quot;2755&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Heart attack or stroke&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2758&quot; data-end=&quot;2768&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Seizures&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2771&quot; data-end=&quot;2831&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Rarely, death &amp;mdash; even at low doses in sensitive individuals&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2838&quot; data-end=&quot;2857&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Long-Term Risks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2858&quot; data-end=&quot;2899&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Regular or heavy cocaine use can lead to:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2902&quot; data-end=&quot;2948&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Psychological dependence and strong cravings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2951&quot; data-end=&quot;2985&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Anxiety disorders and depression&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2988&quot; data-end=&quot;3034&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cocaine psychosis (paranoia, hallucinations)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3037&quot; data-end=&quot;3072&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Memory and concentration problems&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3075&quot; data-end=&quot;3155&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Long-term damage to the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, blood vessels, and teeth&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3158&quot; data-end=&quot;3194&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Chronic nasal damage from snorting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3201&quot; data-end=&quot;3236&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mixing Cocaine With Other Drugs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3238&quot; data-end=&quot;3259&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3238&quot; data-end=&quot;3259&quot;&gt;Cocaine + alcohol&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3262&quot; data-end=&quot;3312&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Produces a toxic substance called &lt;em data-start=&quot;3296&quot; data-end=&quot;3310&quot;&gt;cocaethylene&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3315&quot; data-end=&quot;3354&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Greatly increases strain on the heart&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3357&quot; data-end=&quot;3410&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Raises the risk of aggression and alcohol poisoning&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3412&quot; data-end=&quot;3463&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3412&quot; data-end=&quot;3463&quot;&gt;Cocaine + other stimulants (MDMA, amphetamines)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3466&quot; data-end=&quot;3516&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Increases risk of heart problems and overheating&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3519&quot; data-end=&quot;3567&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Reduces positive effects while increasing harm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3569&quot; data-end=&quot;3610&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3569&quot; data-end=&quot;3610&quot;&gt;Cocaine + sedatives (benzodiazepines)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3613&quot; data-end=&quot;3670&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Increases the risk of dependence on multiple substances&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3677&quot; data-end=&quot;3707&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safer Use (Harm Reduction)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3708&quot; data-end=&quot;3765&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;No drug use is completely safe, but risks can be reduced.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3767&quot; data-end=&quot;3796&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you choose to use cocaine:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3799&quot; data-end=&quot;3843&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Use infrequently and avoid repeated dosing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3846&quot; data-end=&quot;3872&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Start with small amounts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3875&quot; data-end=&quot;3922&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Do not share straws, bills, needles, or pipes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3925&quot; data-end=&quot;3967&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Eat and drink water before and after use&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3970&quot; data-end=&quot;4008&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Avoid staying awake for long periods&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4011&quot; data-end=&quot;4052&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Ask a trusted friend to check in on you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4054&quot; data-end=&quot;4142&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Snorting carries fewer risks than injecting or smoking, but still causes harm over time.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4054&quot; data-end=&quot;4142&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4149&quot; data-end=&quot;4177&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Avoid Cocaine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4178&quot; data-end=&quot;4219&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cocaine should be avoided by people with:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4222&quot; data-end=&quot;4256&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Heart or blood pressure problems&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4259&quot; data-end=&quot;4267&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Asthma&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4270&quot; data-end=&quot;4296&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Liver or thyroid disease&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4299&quot; data-end=&quot;4309&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Epilepsy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4312&quot; data-end=&quot;4346&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;ADHD (higher risk of dependence)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4348&quot; data-end=&quot;4421&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Avoid cocaine if you are taking medications that increase blood pressure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4348&quot; data-end=&quot;4421&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4428&quot; data-end=&quot;4444&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Getting Help&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4445&quot; data-end=&quot;4570&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If cocaine (or alcohol) use is starting to affect your health, relationships, work, or decision-making, support is available.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4572&quot; data-end=&quot;4692&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If you or someone you know is concerned about substance use, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4633&quot; data-end=&quot;4691&quot;&gt;contact our clinic for confidential advice and support&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4572&quot; data-end=&quot;4692&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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