Question 1

what are the short term and long term effects of cocaine on human body?

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Not good!: Short term Cocaine causes the artificial release of a set of signalling chemicals in the brain that trigger subjective feelings of power and elation. These feelings are disconnected from reality, impairing judgment. Used up, the lack of these chemicals then causes a "crash". Eventually, the nervous system and brain falls out of whack on a long-term basis.

Question 2

what effects does bath salt have on the mind and body if you use it like cocaine? i've been hearing a lot of reports about it.

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Bath salts: Do not experiment.   This is bad stuff and everything you read. Is. Probably true.    It cause very bizarre and crazy behavior.

Question 3

what does cocaine do to your body?

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Cocaine: Cocaine use "messes you up big time".  It affects your brain, you heart, your liver, your kidneys.

Question 4

will my body recover if i stop cocaine?

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Usually: Short of a stroke, almost anything else will stabilize or improve.

Question 5

does your body build up a tolerance to cocaine?

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Yes: Most drugs of abuse tend to cause tolerance.The amount you need to take to feel good increases, but the amount that can kill you remains about the same.If you have a drug problem, get help.Don't wait until you are rushed to the er. Take care.

Question 6

how long could cocaine take to leave your body completely?

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8 days: Breakdown products can start appearing 4 hours after use, and the last metabolites can last up to 8 days since the last use.

Question 7

can cocaine be beneficial to the human body?

Accepted Answer

Coca vs Cocaine: For centuries south americans had been chewing coca leaves for energy.  Then drug companies developed Cocaine in the 1880's -- much more powerful than coca leaves. Initially it was hailed as a cure-all for all kinds of complaints: fatigue, depression, indigestion, pain.  Cocaine's dangers weren't appreciated until later.   http://www.cnn.com/2011/health/07/22/social.history.cocaine/index.html.

Question 8

can a use of cocaine or any illegal drugs before 18 cause body mental development croissance problem?

Accepted Answer

Illegal drugs: at any age can cause physical and mental problems.  The younger the developing central nervous system (brain and spinal column) the more at risk one can be.  Best to avoid them all and look to healthy ways to cope and recover such as exercise, good diet, positive outlook.  12 step programs help many folks. Peace and good health.

Question 9

will 20 yrs of chronic cocaine abuse leave residue in your body?

Accepted Answer

No.: There is no residue left in your body.

Question 10

what is the difference in your body  between narcotics and cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics = opioids: The term 'narcotics' generally refers to opioid analgesics, morphine and its derivatives, that are indispensable in treating acute and chronic pain, but also highly abused due to their euphoric and sedating properties. (as a legal term, 'narcotic' often refers to all illicit drugs.)

cocaine is a powerful stimulant that is also has euphoric properties, and is highly addictive.

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