cocaine abuse

Dangers of Cocaine Abuse During Pregnancy

All illicit substances and alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. Keeping that in mind, cocaine abuse during pregnancy can be especially harmful to a developing fetus. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a condition that can affect newborns exposed to substances like cocaine during pregnancy. Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) is a related term used to…

Alcoholism and anxiety can often exacerbate each other and make side effects even worse

5 Irreversible Side Effects of Cocaine Abuse

Cocaine is a dangerous stimulant that is highly addictive and is known to encourage problematic and risky behavior. Those under the influence of cocaine often binge the drug and stay awake for long periods of time while intoxicated. It’s common for those under the influence of cocaine to also use other drugs at the same…