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yes, it harms the nasal cavity and can lead to nasal cancer.

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Does cocaine hurt the liver?

Cocaine is not directly toxic to the liver, but chronic cocaine use can lead to health issues that may affect liver function indirectly. These can include reduced blood flow to the liver, increased risk of hepatitis infections, and a higher likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors that can harm the liver.


Can snorting cocaine cause an eye infection?

Yes it can! An eye infection can occur due to repetitive snorting of cocaine over a period of days and weeks. Cocaine can irritate the eye cavity causing an infection to the eye. Most regular cocaine users will normally have blocked or infected sinus which will only help to the risk of infection to the nose, ears, eyes, and throat. See your doctor for some antibiotics to clear the infection and discuss your cocaine issue with regards to further infection.


How does cocaine work in the brain?

Cocaine enters the body by the person snorting, injecting, or in its synthesized form (crack-cocaine) smoking. the drug enters through the blood vessels in either the sinus tissue, lungs, or directly to the blood. It then is carried through the blood stream and around the body, makes a trip through the brain, and down to your liver, where it is processed and excreted through your urine. Cocaine takes no longer than a 0.7th of a second between entering the body and feeling the euphoric effects.


What part of the body does cocaine affect the most?

Cocaine primarily affects the brain by disrupting the normal communication of neurotransmitters, particularly dopamine, leading to increased feelings of pleasure and euphoria. It can also affect the cardiovascular system by increasing heart rate and blood pressure. Chronic use can lead to a variety of health issues including heart problems, stroke, and neurological impairments.


Why do people do cocaine up their nose rather than their mouth?

It tends to get into the system faster through the nose rather than the mouth since the mucosa lining can absorb the drug directly into the bloodstream. Sublingual, nasally, by suppository, and by injection tend to be faster and more efficient than oral. The digestive process weakens a number of drugs, plus it takes about a half hour to start entering the bloodstream.