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Cocaine intoxication

Alternative names:

intoxication with cocaine

Definition:

Cocaine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant with potent cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) side effects. Continued use of cocaine may result in psychiatric syndromes. Elevated dosages can cause stroke, cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death. Related topics: drug abuse, drug abuse and dependence, drug abuse first aid, and stroke secondary to cocaine.


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