Table : TABLE 9.3 • Effects of Cocaine Abuse
Long-term effects of cocaineMedical consequences of cocaine abuse
  • Addiction
  • Irritability and mood disturbances
  • Restlessness
  • Paranoia
  • Hallucinations
    		• Cardiovascular effects:
  • disturbances in heart rhythm
  • heart attacks
    • Respiratory effects:
  • chest pain
  • respiratory failure
    • Neurological effects:
  • strokes
  • seizures and headaches
    • Gastrointestinal complications:
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
    • Source: NIDA, 2004, p. 5.