The Long-Term Consequences of Cocaine Use

The Long-Term Consequences of Cocaine Use

The Long-Term Consequences of Cocaine Use Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Cocaine is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug. Due to its high abuse potential, it is classified as a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Still, it has an accepted medical use for medical […]

The Long-Term Consequences of Stimulant Use

The Long-Term Consequences of Stimulant Use

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Stimulants are an umbrella term for drugs that speed up the body’s internal systems, especially activity related to the central nervous system. Often referred to as “uppers,” stimulant drugs are widely used for various reasons including, but not limited to, performance enhancement, medical benefits and […]