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Crack cocaine-induced supraglottitis
Emergency Radiology, 2011The use of illicit drugs remains a substantial public health concern in many societies. National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University reported in 2009 that local, state, and federal governments spend nearly half a trillion dollars per year on substance abuse and addiction [1].
Zacharias, Claudia +5 more
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“Crack” cocaine‐associated stroke
Neurology, 1987We present three cases of "crack" cocaine-associated stroke, together with a review of cocaine-associated cerebrovascular complications. Unlike previously reported cases tentatively associating ischemic stroke with cocaine, our patients had no other potential causes for their strokes.
S R, Levine +6 more
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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 2004
The impact of crack cocaine use on number of sex partners was examined using bivariate analyses and a logistic model on a national treatment cohort of 4939 individuals. Number of sex partners over the last 12 months was dichotomized as none/one versus multiple partners for the logistic analyses. The model included 11 independent variables not including
Michael J, Maranda +2 more
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The impact of crack cocaine use on number of sex partners was examined using bivariate analyses and a logistic model on a national treatment cohort of 4939 individuals. Number of sex partners over the last 12 months was dichotomized as none/one versus multiple partners for the logistic analyses. The model included 11 independent variables not including
Michael J, Maranda +2 more
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Crack Cocaine and Cocaine Hydrochloride
JAMA, 1996Objective. —To review and discuss the differences and similarities between the use of crack cocaine and cocaine hydrochloride; and to determine how these findings might affect policies on the imprisonment and treatment of cocaine users. Data Sources. —English-language publications were identified through a computerized search (using MEDLINE) between
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Microbial Keratitis With Crack Cocaine
Archives of Ophthalmology, 1990The use of "crack" cocaine is now reaching epidemic proportions, and with it a myriad of previously unrecognized medical complications have arisen. 1 An ophthalmologic condition called "crack eye" has recently been described. 2 Patients with crack eye have exhibited pain, photophobia, lacrimation, chemosis, and hyperemia in association with corneal ...
M B, Strominger, R, Sachs, P S, Hersh
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American Journal of Diseases of Children, 1990
Without exaggeration, in some areas of this nation, crack cocaine threatens the survival of an entire generation of children and young adults. For more than 40 years this country has endured one drug "epidemic" after another: alcohol, heroin, marijuana, LSD, and phencyclidine.
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Without exaggeration, in some areas of this nation, crack cocaine threatens the survival of an entire generation of children and young adults. For more than 40 years this country has endured one drug "epidemic" after another: alcohol, heroin, marijuana, LSD, and phencyclidine.
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Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, 1992
The imaging findings of a crack cocaine "body stuffer" are presented along with findings from in vitro experimentation with crack cocaine. It has been shown previously that contrast enhanced radiographic examinations can often outline the vessel in which ingested cocaine is contained; our work demonstrates that the crack cocaine itself may be ...
P E, Cranston +2 more
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The imaging findings of a crack cocaine "body stuffer" are presented along with findings from in vitro experimentation with crack cocaine. It has been shown previously that contrast enhanced radiographic examinations can often outline the vessel in which ingested cocaine is contained; our work demonstrates that the crack cocaine itself may be ...
P E, Cranston +2 more
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2015
In small quantities, cocaine has been used for local anesthesia, predominantly used for nasal and lacrimal duct surgery. Until 1903, cocaine was widely available and promoted as a “brain tonic” and “Coca-Cola” in the form of the caffeinated beverage. Otherwise, cocaine in its hydrochloride and alkaloid forms is currently an illicit recreational drug ...
Rania Hito, Daniel Thomas Ginat
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In small quantities, cocaine has been used for local anesthesia, predominantly used for nasal and lacrimal duct surgery. Until 1903, cocaine was widely available and promoted as a “brain tonic” and “Coca-Cola” in the form of the caffeinated beverage. Otherwise, cocaine in its hydrochloride and alkaloid forms is currently an illicit recreational drug ...
Rania Hito, Daniel Thomas Ginat
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"Crack" Cocaine-Induced Syndrome Mimicking Sarcoidosis
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 1999A 39-year-old man with a history of frequent "crack" cocaine use of several years' duration presented with progressive dyspnea. Evaluation revealed bilateral interstitial pulmonary infiltrates and hilar adenopathy, diffuse pulmonary uptake of gallium, and markedly elevated serum angiotensin-converting enzyme activity.
P V, Dicpinigaitis +3 more
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Dystonia Associated With Crack Cocaine Use
Southern Medical Journal, 1997Cocaine is a substance that has significant central stimulant action in the central nervous system. As cocaine abuse spreads throughout society, many neurologic side effects are appearing with increasing frequency. These side effects include seizures, tremor, focal neurologic deficits, headache, and dizziness.
G, Catalano, M C, Catalano, R, Rodriguez
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