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Will cocaine help someone with adhd?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, Cocaine is not: Helpful for symptoms of adhd. It has the potential to really mess you up.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/19/2013

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