Cocaine use spurs steep, short-term rise in stroke risk
"In addition, cocaine may also have a direct effect on blood vessels in the brain, causing them to go into spasm and narrow, resulting in a decrease of blood to the brain," Libman said. "Cocaine may even cause inflammation in the blood vessels of the …
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Cocaine increases stroke risk sevenfold
The risk for stroke associated with cocaine use is much higher than with other stroke risk factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking, said the researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. "Cocaine is not only …
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Spreading awareness against drug abuse
Cocaine, opiates, marijuana and alcohol all produce transient euphoric effects partly because they promote the release of Dopamine. Addiction is not a disease that compels one to use drugs. Undoubtedly, addiction to drugs is a result of wilful misconduct.
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Cocaine in the human brain — A look at the effect of cocaine in the brain and a physiological explanation for chemical addiction and withdrawal.

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