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What cocaine does to your body and brain

Erin Brodwin   

What cocaine does to your body and brain
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Whether it's snorted, smoked, or injected, cocaine enters the bloodstream and starts affecting the brain in a matter of seconds.

But the high is short-lived, and in most cases lasts anywhere from five to 30 minutes. Regular, heavy use can have extremely negative consequences, from nose bleeds to permanent lung damage and even death.

Here's a look at some of the ways cocaine affects the body and brain:

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