In this paper, we present new estimates for the risk of becoming cocaine dependent within
24 months after first use of the drug, and study subgroup variation in this risk. The study …

Rationale To estimate the risk of experiencing clinical features of cocaine dependence
within 1–2 years of starting cocaine use, and to examine whether crack smoking might …

The present study uses latent class methods and multiple regression to shed light on
hypothesized cocaine dependence syndromes experienced by community residents, who …

A variety of data sources and research studies are used to examine changes in the
prevalence of cocaine use and assess the population at risk. The issues of progression to …

The significant public health issue involving cocaine is:" What are the consequences of
cocaine use?" This question has received a variety of inconsistent answers during the last …

The relationships between intensity of cocaine use, route of administration and past year
dependence were investigated in a nationally representative sample of past year cocaine …

The focal point of this paper is the transition from drug use to drug dependence. We present
new evidence on risk for starting to use marijuana, cocaine, and alcohol, as well as risks for …

Few studies have examined long-term effects of chronic cocaine use on physical health in
the general population. The current study assesses the effects of chronic cocaine use by the …

METHODS Subjects were 30 consecutive admissions to the Cocaine Abuse Treatment
Program at the Drug Dependence Unit of Yale University School of Medicine and the …

Cocaine use has been associated with psychopathology in clinic and treatment samples
and among chronic, excessive users. These relationships have been tested rarely in general …