Question 1

what happens when you die from a cocaine overdose?

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Cocaine Overdose: It's usually from a fatal cardiac arrhythmia or a myocardial infarction.

Question 2

how much time will symptoms of a cocaine overdose last?

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Highly variable: If it proves to be fatal, it essentially lasts forever.  Cocaine is a short-acting drug, which is present in the bloodstream and brain for 10-15 minutes after a single dose, which is why people who smoke, snort or inject cocaine may do it 3 or 4 times per hour. However, it has metabolites that can last longer, in particular in people who drink alcohol with it. The ill effects can last many hours.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: cocaine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Coma: There could be several symptoms from irrititability, drowsiness or twitching.

Question 4

cocaine overdose-- is there anyway i can get him to feel better soon?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical help: If he has symptoms related to a Cocaine overdose, this can be life threatening. Chest pain, headache, rapid heart beat, trouble breathing, palpitations, passing out, confusion, seizures, increased temperature, stroke, kidney failure, and more are all possible. Many of these are common. Cocaine can also be laced with something else.  Call 911 so he can be treated enroute to the ed also.

Question 5

how do you help someone when they think they are having a cocaine overdose?

Accepted Answer

ER & mutual support: Take the addict to an emergency room, then take yourself to a mutual support group like al-anon or nar-anon to examine your role in being involved with the addiction of another person.

Question 6

which treatment works the best and fastest for cocaine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Abstention: The problem with Cocaine overdose is not exactly something one can treat prophylactically.  The biggest problem is the high risk of death... Which should really be treated immediately if it occurs, so the patient is safest being observed in an er until the risk subsides !  cardiovascular problems, particularly including a wide variety of strokes, are fairly common.

Question 7

what does a person go through when they are admitted to a hospital for cocaine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Life support: Cocaine overdose may have lethal effects through interfering with heart function.   The crash after Cocaine may be lethal due to suicidal depression.

Question 8

what signs indicate that someone has a cocaine habit?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes none: and sometimes many, as with ANY form of chemical dependency. Some people are excellent at hiding it until the very end (and even there many people may not know about it), while with others, it is apparent up front. Changes in personality&amp;hygiene may occur, periods of overactivity with pressured speech (hypomania) and even psychosis may occur. Powder around nose, track marks, burns near mouth/nose.

Question 9

could you tell me what are signs to look for if you think someone is on cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Agitation, restless: Agitation, fast speaking, restlessness, jerkiness of movements can all be signs of Cocaine use. Coming down from the high people can be very irritable and want to sleep, and avoid loud noises or bright light. With heavy use, paranoia and hallucinations can also be signs of Cocaine use.

Question 10

what are the chances of someone overdosing while sniffing cocaine for the first time?

Accepted Answer

It could happen: Depends on the purity of the Cocaine and the person's tolerance for it -- plus other ongoing medical issues the person may have.  Can be very dangerous all the way ''round.

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