Smoking cocarettes: a less harmful alternative of cocaine use?

Eur Addict Res. 2003 Oct;9(4):188-9. doi: 10.1159/000072225.

Abstract

Smoking cocaine hydrochloride in the form of cocarettes is a method of cocaine use that has not been described in the scientific literature so far. Nonetheless it seems to be a somewhat common method of cocaine use in order to avoid the nasal irritation. Three case reports are presented in order to discuss the possibility.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cocaine / administration & dosage*
  • Cocaine / adverse effects*
  • Cocaine-Related Disorders*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Cocaine