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Cocaine Use Disorder

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

Cocaine use disorder is a medical condition that develops from long-term use of cocaine. You are not able to stop even though it causes physical or social problems. Cocaine use disorder is also called cocaine abuse.

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) or have someone call if:

Return to the emergency department if:

Call your doctor if:

Therapy

may be offered in a hospital, outpatient facility, or drug rehabilitation center. The goal is to help you decrease or stop using cocaine.

Lower the risk for certain problems cocaine use can cause:

Follow up with your doctor or therapist as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

For support and more information:

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