Is Cocaine Bad For You?
Also Known As: blow, snow, white, coke
Short answer
Cocaine is bad for you - it is a very dangerous and highly addictive drug.
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Cocaine... as we hear this name, some celebrities, models or athletes appear in our minds that have been found using this drug. So, if such high profile people use it, it may have some benefits, right? Let’s have a sneak peek on what it does to our body. The immediate effects of this drug include a sense of well-being, feeling more awake, increase in strength and violent behavior.
But it has extremely negative effects on our heart as it increases blood pressure and contracts the arteries, hence increasing the risk of heart attack. In our brain, it interferes with neurotransmitters resulting in less sensitivity to the natural world and substantially increases the risk of having a stroke. The effects of cocaine do not limit themselves to the brain and heart. It travels through the bloodstream and affects the whole body. Long-term use of this drug causes damage to lungs and respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract (causing ulcers in stomach and intestine), and kidneys. The use of this drug also leads to body aches, chest pain, hallucinations, depression, and sexual dysfunction.
Cocaine triggers and releases intense amounts of dopamine. It also prevents normal re-absorption of dopamine back into brain cells. This makes cocaine highly addictive. When one becomes dependent on cocaine, irritability, restlessness, anxiety, paranoia and an overall unpredictable behavior is usually the outcome.
Lastly, cocaine is a very rough substance on your nose. Lots of cocaine can actually "burn" a hole in your nose (also known as a septal perforation), and cause the nose structure to collapse.
Possible short-term side effects
- body aches / pains
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increased blood pressure
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violent / unpredictable behavior
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death from overdose
Possible long-term side effects
- respiratory damage
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kidney damage
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septal perforation
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heart attack
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ulcers
Possible withdrawal symptoms
- depression
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anxiety
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chills
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tremors / shakiness
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pain
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exhaustion
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trouble concentrating
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intense cravings for coke
Benefits
- increased sense of well-being (short-lived)
Healthier alternatives
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Written by Rachel Adams
Published on: 12-28-2015
Last updated: 12-10-2016
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