Short Term Effects
In the short term use of cocaine is likely to result in the following:
- Increased confidence and motivation
- Feelings of euphoria
- Reduced inhibitions
- Dilated pupils
- A dry or pasty mouth
- Increase in heart rate
- A reduced appetite
- Excess sweating
- Increase in libido
If drugs are snorted it may result in nose bleeds, infections of the nasal membrane, perforated septum and long term damage to the nasal cavity and sinus.