Cocaine

Cocaine is classified as a stimulant drug. Stimulant drugs also include amphetamines. The use of cocaine can cause dependence. Addiction occurs after just a short time and in some cases only one use. The highs are often short lived and therefore require returning frequently to the drug to maintain levels of the drugs in the system.

Withdrawal symptoms from cocaine addiction may include:

Exhaustion and fatigue
Anhedonia – the inability to feel pleasure
Challenges in concentration
Depression
Anxiety
Cravings for cocaine
All-over body aches and pains
Tremors and shaking
Chills
Helpless thoughts

While highly unpleasant, cocaine withdrawal symptoms are rarely medical emergencies.