There are two main types of cocaine: a white, powdery substance used for snorting or injecting and a smoking version which looks like a small rock or chip and is referred to as crack cocaine because of the sound it makes while being heated. more...

A study of over five million American veterans found that those who used cocaine had a 45% increased risk for glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. Cocaine users in the study developed the disease about 20 years earlier on average than did non-drug users. more...

Some people may be more likely to become drug addicts because their brains function in a certain way, according to new research from the University of Maryland. more...

According to a recent article in Medical News Today, Michele M. Leonhart, an administrator with the DEA, says there isn't any tolerance for people who are in the business of manufacturing, distributing and selling synthetic stimulants such as bath salts anywhere in the U.S. more...

Hollywood has long portrayed the cocaine addict as someone who will do anything to get the drug because it is the most important thing in their life. Researchers now know that cocaine is only most valued when immediately available to the addict. more...

Women in the U.K. and Australia are more likely than ever to become addicted to cocaine. Men continue to rank higher in number of cocaine users overall, but there has been an alarming rise in the number of women beginning to use the addictive drug. more...

In a recent report published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, experts voiced concern for a diluting product that has become increasingly popular in the last several years. The use of levamisole, a cheap and easily obtained drug, is being used to dilute up to 70 percent of the cocaine in the market. more...

The US Sentencing Commission, largely consisting of former judges and prosecutors, has been asked by Attorney General Eric Holder to determine whether criminals who are currently incarcerated for crack cocaine violations should get out of jail early. more...

A recent article in News Wise looks at the first cocaine addiction treatment to be found at the pharmacy. Researchers have discovered a beta blocker, commonly known as propranolol, which is being used right now to treat those who have anxiety and hypertension. more...

A study recently published in Science Daily seems to indicate that current diagnoses for clinical depression could act as a reliable gauge in predicting and perhaps preventing future crack use. more...

Cocaine is a drug derived from the coca scrub leaf, a plant found in regions of South America. Its use through snorting, injection or smoking can provide immediately pleasant sensations and effective pain relief, but its long-term effects can be devastating. Highly addictive, cocaine causes multiple physical problems, including increasing the risk of stroke and producing flu-like symptoms with prolonged use. more...

Dr. Giovanni Donato Aquaro led the experiment along with his team of scientists from the G Monasterio Foundation, and they believe the use of cocaine is also linked with drinking too much as well as smoking, both leading to significant heart damage more...

Former VH1 celebrity and famous rapper Flavor Flav is sharing serious conversations about his troubled childhood and cocaine addiction battle in a new book Flavor Flav: The Icon The Memoir. more...

A new study finds that cocaine users had widespread loss of gray matter in the frontal lobe, which was directly related to their cocaine use. more...

For people addicted to amphetamines, a drug-free approach to moving toward recovery could include positive, long-term relationships, says a recent news article. Researchers hope a recent study will reveal more about how family or childhood relationships could help with lessening the interest and rewards associated with drugs like amphetamines. more...

Unknown to fans and teammates, former Boston Celtics celebrity Chris Herren was completing drug deals while wearing his game uniform as his drug addiction raged in the 1990s. more...

Jackson's success wasn't always so straightforward, and he says it contributed to his battle with drugs, including marijuana and crack cocaine. In his early 40s, Jackson's career had spanned two decades but still hadn't produced a blockbuster. One of his painful addiction memories includes his wife and young daughter encountering him on the floor, having passed out from cocaine. more...

As if one weren't bad enough, scientists now have shown that problem gambling and cocaine abuse interact in a great many cases. Both stem from a need - a need to gamble, a need to use, a need to escape. Before the need gets to the stage of addiction, it's referred to as a problem or abuse, as in problem gambling and cocaine abuse. more...

Scientists have discovered that substance-dependent individuals with a certain genotype are more prone to severe drug addiction that those without it. more...

For years, males have turned to synthetic hormones in an attempt to bulk up or improve athletic performance. It has also been known for years that engaging in this activity is a health risk and one that can put the individual's life at risk. Despite the known risks, however, individuals continue to use outside substances to try and boost their natural abilities. more...

A new study has found that female rats are much more motivated to work for cocaine than male rats. more...

A genetic variant increases your risk for cocaine addiction, according to a new study from the Ohio State University. One in five Caucasians has the gene, as well as one in eight African-Americans. more...

The SIDS Institute says using cocaine, heroin and tobacco causes the baby to have a higher chance for SIDS. In addition, the Institute says that even exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke increases the risk of SIDS, and babies should not be in a home or a vehicle with a smoker. more...

The most recent generation of kids appears to demonstrate more instances of behavioral issues than any other generation in the past. This may be due to the availability of medication to treat these behaviors, or is it simply the cultural changes that amplify problems that have been in place for years? more...

Large drug busts in Minnesota and Indiana result in several arrests and shut down major cocaine sales operations. more...

Complicating this matter is the fact that cocaine is increasingly cut or mixed with other substances, which put users at heightened risk. more...

In this week's cocaine crime new wrap up a women sells crack to an undercover cop, Chicago Police find millions of dollars of drugs in a parked car, and a cocaine addict goes on a burglary spree just one day after being released from jail. more...

This week's wrap-up of cocaine crimes include arrests in KY, FL, and TX. more...

Exercise has also been shown to help individuals to battle addictions to alcohol, nicotine or even food. more...

Customs officials often have difficulty identifying whether or not a drug has been dissolved within a bottle of alcoholic liquid. These two techniques introduce a new method of detection that does not require the bottle to be opened or disturbed more...

This week's roundup of cocaine crimes results in many arrests and long-term sentences. more...

In this brain-scanning study, it was determined that an oral dose of methylphenidate can improve brain function and enhance cognitive performance in those who are addicted to cocaine. more...

Ardouin is now recovering from a crack cocaine addiction, which she tried to hide from her former employer. more...

A study suggests that cocaine users have more control than originally assumed more...

News about Paris Hilton's arrest on cocaine charges, the Coast Guard's big bust, and other news about cocaine crimes. more...

A recap of news about crimes committed by cocaine users and dealers. more...

The good news is that this study could help in the identification of new treatment options for individuals who are struggling with an addiction to cocaine. more...

In the quest to better understand addictions, scientists continue to study why certain individuals become addicted to cocaine while others can remain casual users. In a recent Science Daily release, a protein has been identified by the Scripps Research Institute that could be responsible for triggering control over the addictive impact cocaine can have on the brain. more...

Some of the numerous stories about cocaine abuse, cocaine trafficking, and bizarre behavior to get the drug come up in the news. more...

Researchers have discovered a chemical system in the brain that reacts differently in cocaine addicts' brains, which could help develop new treatment methods. more...

Every week numerous stories about cocaine abuse, cocaine trafficking, and bizarre behavior to get the drug come up in the news. This will be a new weekly round-up of cocaine stories. They are reminders of the powerful hold this addictive drug has on people. more...

This week, cocaine crimes occurred in Central America, Mexico, and the United States. more...

The active ingredient in the ADHD medication Ritalin may help cocaine-dependent adults better manage their impulse control. more...

Every week numerous stories about cocaine abuse, cocaine trafficking, and bizarre behavior to get the drug come up in the news. This will be a new weekly round-up of cocaine stories. They are reminders of the powerful hold this addictive drug has on people. more...

A chain of events was perfectly orchestrated to ensure that Lascell Malcolm lost his life. The man died as a result of a cocaine overdose, yet he didnt know he was ingesting the drug. more...

Warnings are coming down from the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency that an increased effort will result in higher number of arrests and the crushing of drug networks that drive profits. more...

The soup cans were skillfully opened with a technique that would allow them to be emptied and resealed. more...

A weekly round-up of cocaine stories include stories of addiction and arrests from Florida, Maine, and Wisconsin. more...

Customs officers discovered the cocaine, which was 240 kilograms worth, inside stone pavers. more...

Cocaine has a habit of changing lives when it is used, transported or sold. The substance is illegal and highly addictive. In Ottawa, it has become a source of problem addiction, according to an Ottawa Citizen report. more...

Every week numerous stories about cocaine abuse, cocaine trafficking, and bizarre behavior to get the drug come up in the news. This will be a new weekly round-up of cocaine stories. They are reminders of the powerful hold this addictive drug has on people. more...

Mexico has long had issues with corruption. Poorly paid and trained law enforcement are vulnerable to bribery. And the United States and Europe seem to have an insatiable hunger for cocaine and other drugs. more...

Officials discovered the cocaine in an underground bunker in a fishing warehouse. more...

Drug dealers cut cocaine with levamisole, a medication used to deworm farm animals, and more cocaine abusers and showing up in hospitals with serious infections and skin lesions due to the cutting agent. more...

An addict went on a South End crime wave just hours after leaving a drug treatment program. more...

It has been difficult to design a therapy for cocaine toxicity simply because of the complex mechanisms of actions inherent in cocaine. more...

An addiction to crack cocaine helped to create a life of crime for a Port City man more...

The pastor was pulled over by a police officer after witnessing Durant driving in the middle of the road. more...

A new enzyme may be an excellent candidate for clinical treatment of cocaine toxicity. more...

Recent research shows that acupuncture may help cocaine addicts discontinue using the drug. more...

This research highlights that teens in psychiatric care who used crack and/or cocaine at least once were actually six times less likely to use condoms consistently. more...

Prosecutors in San Francisco may be forced to release even violent felons after a scandal in the crime lab. more...

Sunderland has been named the cocaine capital of the North. Findings have revealed that addicts in this city are far more likely to use cocaine than other narcotics. more...

When examining cocaine addictions, researchers have determined that temperature and death are closely related. more...

Cocaine can be found in the urine, blood, meconium, and hair samples of newborn infants that have been exposed in utero. Typically, newborns that test positive for cocaine are removed from the mother's care just after delivery. more...

Walker was sentenced to 11 years in prison as a result of burglary, felony and failure to comply with a police officer. more...

New research published by the American Psychological Association indicates the brain's innate interest in the new and different may help overcome the power of addictive drugs more...

A crack cocaine addiction-driven crime spree has been halted with the arrest and conviction of Robyn Davis, 48, of Windsor. The Sudbury Star reported that Davis pleaded guilty to 18 charges in a string of property crimes. more...

New research shows that cocaine users are putting their lives at risk with lethal cocktails that can result in sudden death. more...

The cocaine seized may be worth as much as 13 million dollars on the street, making it one of the largest seizures in recent Massachusetts history. more...

Cocaine use appears to be a growing public health problem in Europe. Scientists warn that there is no such thing as 'safe' recreational use of small amounts of the drug. more...

Former heavyweight boxing champion Tony "TNT" Tubbs disappointed his mother and the judge who was trying to help him with his cocaine addiction when he chose to go to prison rather than enter a treatment center. more...

A new study offers new insight into the mechanism behind cocaines addictiveness. more...

The results suggest that clinical interventions designed specifically to strengthen inhibitory responses could in fact help cocaine users to stop using drugs and successfully avoid relapse. more...

Recent study examined the long-term effects of cocaine on children by observing cognitive development and quality of the care-giving environment for the exposed children. more...

New additions to a lawsuit against Bernie Madoff charge that he presided over an office so fueled by cocaine that it was known as the North Pole. more...

A new report reveals that stressed-out middle-class housewives in Australia are turning to cocaine regularly. more...

A new study found that adult male monkeys exposed to cocaine while in the womb have poor impulse control and may be more vulnerable to drug abuse than female monkeys, even a decade or more after the exposure. more...

Sarah Graham told MPs that she was offered cocaine on her very first day at the BBC in the 1990s. more...

The recent arrests of seven current or former University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill students on cocaine charges have created quite a stir in the college community. more...

2.5 million people in the United States are currently addicted to cocaine, yet only 809,000 of them are getting treatment. more...

Experts say U.S. consumption of cocaine has fallen significantly, but the drug trade has been pushed toward West Africa for distribution in Europe and other countries. more...

Researchers used computer models to study how the brain reacts to cocaine addiction. more...

Twenty-one people were arrested and accused of smuggling suitcases loaded with cocaine on flights from Puerto Rico to the United States. more...

Singer Lady Gaga said that she used to spend hours alone in her New York Apartment using cocaine, until her father ordered her to get clean. more...

Law enforcement sources directly connected with the death of DJ AM told TMZ.com that his death was the result of an accidental overdose. more...

Pre-natal exposure to cocaine and heroin increases the permeability of the placenta. more...

Cocaine was listed as a contributory cause of the death of TV pitchman Billy Mays. more...

Cambridge University will pay cocaine and crack addicts to participate in a study on the impact of drugs on the brain. more...

New research finds that blocking a hormone related to hunger regulation may be able to limit cocaine cravings in addicted people. more...

Amy Winehouse's mother tells Closer magazine that her daughter Amy is on the road to recovery from drug addiction. more...

From 2002 to 2007, there were 2.1 million children under 18 living with a parent who was dependent on or abused illicit drugs. more...

The ingredient actually serves as a potential antidote for the toxic effects of cocaine abuse, which include deadly overdoses more...

A new study suggests that cocaine may be quickly making its way into the adolescent drug scene in Ireland. more...

Formula One boss's son Alexander Mosley had cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, and heroin or morphine in his system, a coroner reported. more...

Crack cocaine is thought to be the most addictive form of cocaine; because the high only lasts for 5-10 minutes and is followed by a devastating low, the user often seeks higher and higher doses, which can result in addiction and overdose. more...

New research shows that parts of the brain involved in monitoring behaviors and emotions show different levels of activity in cocaine users, which suggests that treatments aimed at improving these functions could help treat addiction. more...

There are many warning signs that can point to cocaine use or addiction, including losing weight, constant sniffing, and lack of sleep. more...

Choosing a drug rehab for cocaine addiction is similar to choosing a doctor or hospital for traditional medical treatment. more...

Cocaine addiction exerts a powerful hold on its users, many of whom end up losing family, jobs, or the respect of their community before they recognize its devastating effects. more...