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What are the odds of me having a instant heart attack from trying cocaine or coke for the first time?
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TOO HIGH TO RISK: Even if it's "only" 1 in 500 it's too high to risk.
Answered 5/30/2012
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Only takes one: No one knows for sure but it only takes one heart attack to kill you. I have seen more than a few patients get a heart attack from one line of Cocaine or one hit of crack - whether they were a first-time user or not. And the heart attack is frequently very painful. Just be aware - you know it's bad for you for many reasons but just know the risk even for the first time user.
Answered 4/1/2017
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