title: Cocaine abuse.
abstract: The Addiction Research Center at the National Institute on Drug Abuse is conducting a program of research focusing on both the acute and longer term effects of intravenous cocaine. This column reviews and critiques a pair of studies, conducted at the Center, that explore the direct biochemical effects of intravenous cocaine administration. Implications for nursing practice and research are discussed.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Verderber
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fitzsimmons
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shively
mesh_terms: D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects*; D003042:Cocaine / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D003042:Cocaine