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Pathophysiology of cocaine abuse

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 August 2006

H. A. Brownlow  and
J. Pappachan
H. A. Brownlow
Affiliation:
Southampton General Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia, Southampton, UK
J. Pappachan
Affiliation:
Southampton General Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, Southampton, UK
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Abstract

Cocaine abuse is increasing, particularly among young people. It is no longer a drug used exclusively by higher socio-economic groups. This review highlights the dangers of both acute and chronic cocaine abuse and its lethal potential even on the first encounter. The systemic effects of cocaine are described along with the possible pathology that may present itself to the attending clinician.

Keywords

pharmacologysubstance-related disorderscocaine-related disorderstropanescocainecrack cocaine
Type
Review
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European Journal of Anaesthesiology , Volume 19 , Issue 6 , June 2002 , pp. 395 - 414
Copyright
2002 European Society of Anaesthesiology

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