Articles tagged with health

• Cocaine Abuse Increases Risk for Blindness

  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...

• Heart Problems Related to Cocaine Use

  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...