Research Reports: Cocaine: Abuse and Addiction
- Letter from the Director
- What is cocaine?
- What is the scope of cocaine use in the United States?
- How is cocaine abused?
- How does cocaine produce its effects?
- What are the short-term effects of cocaine use?
- What are the long-term effects of cocaine use?
- Are cocaine abusers at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B and C?
- What are the effects of maternal cocaine use?
- What treatments are effective for cocaine abusers?
- Where can I get more scientific information about cocaine abuse and addiction?
- Glossary
- References

Describes the latest research findings on cocaine, exploring the scope of abuse in the U.S., its potential long- and short-term health effects, maternal cocaine use, and treatment approaches.
NIH Pub Number: 10-4166
Published: May 1999
Revised: September 2010
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse
All materials appearing in the Research Reports series are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission from NIDA. Citation of the source is appreciated.
Table of Contents
- Letter from the Director
- What is cocaine?
- What is the scope of cocaine use in the United States?
- How is cocaine abused?
- How does cocaine produce its effects?
- What are the short-term effects of cocaine use?
- What are the long-term effects of cocaine use?
- Are cocaine abusers at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B and C?
- What are the effects of maternal cocaine use?
- What treatments are effective for cocaine abusers?
- Where can I get more scientific information about cocaine abuse and addiction?
- Glossary
- References
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