Janice Zimmerman

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Recreational drug overdose; cocaine abuse

Cocaine Abuse Related Condition Continue Reading Sympathomimetic syndrome 1. Description of the problem Cocaine abuse is a leading cause of drug-related emergency department visits in the US. Many complications of cocaine abuse result in the need for hospitalization and ICU care. Adverse effects potentially involve multiple organ systems. Patients with acute cocaine intoxication present with…

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