Cocaine

Headspace, Australia

Related to Substance use

This fact sheet briefly explains cocaine use for teenagers and young adults.

It includes information on:

‘How is cocaine taken?’
‘What are the immediate effects of cocaine?’
‘How can cocaine affect my mental health?’
‘How can cocaine affect my physical health?’
‘What about overdose?’
‘What about withdrawal?’
‘Managing your drug use’

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Highlights in child mental health research: February 2023

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