Cocaine users consistently display cognitive impairments. However, it is still unknown whether these impairments are cocaine-induced and if they are reversible. Therefore, we examined the relation ...

Cocaine is a stimulant. That means it affects the central nervous system. Like other stimulants, cocaine gives you an energy surge. That in turn boosts your alertness, leaving you feeling a “high” ...

The length of time cocaine stays in a person’s system depends on the dosage, how often a person uses it, and other factors. Cocaine has a shorter half-life than other drugs, though. A shorter ...

Cocaine use may lead to a dopamine surplus in your brain, possibly resulting in long-term complications like depression and mental health issues. The substance may also indirectly contribute to ...

The effects of cocaine on the heart can cause immediate emergencies, such as a heart attack, as well as long-term damage. Regular, long-term cocaine use significantly increases the risk of heart ...

Although the cardiotoxic effects of cocaine are universally recognized, the association between cocaine and cardiomyopathy and/or heart failure is poorly understood. To conduct a comprehensive review ...