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October Tips of the Month: What are the
Psychological Risks of Cocaine Use?
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Violent, erratic, or paranoid behavior.
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Hallucinations and "coke bugs" - a
sensation of imaginary insects crawling over the skin.
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Confusion, anxiety and depressions, loss
of interest in food or sex.
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"Cocaine psychosis" - losing touch with
reality, loss of interest in friends, family, sports,
hobbies, and other activities.
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People under the influence of crack or
cocaine frequently do risky things they later regret.
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