Cocaine intoxication is poisoning of the body by use of too much cocaine.
Cocaine is a drug made from the leaves of the coca plant, which grows in South America. It is a stimulant, which means it causes physical and psychological arousal, increased confidence, talkativeness, increased breathing and heart rate, increased energy, and sleeplessness. Cocaine was first used as an anesthetic because it can numb an area of the body quickly. Cocaine abuse is using cocaine for nonmedical reasons, for example, when a person wants to escape reality or is curious about the effects of the drug. Many cocaine abusers also misuse alcohol and other drugs.