Withdrawal Cocaine withdrawal usually takes place in three phases. The extinction phase may last indefinitely and includes symptoms of episodic craving for cocaine, usually in response to conditioned cues. These cravings may surface months or years after cocaine use has ceased. Pregnancy and Cocaine Cocaine during pregnancy may cause Miscarriage Premature labor Still birth Cocaine causes the mothers blood vessels to shrink, the supply of blood and oxygen to the baby is reduced meaning that the baby is more likely to be small and grow slowly both before and after birth. If cocaine is used close to birth, the baby may be intoxicated showing symptoms of hyperactivity and agitation.
Withdrawal symptoms can occur in the babies of mothers who use cocaine regularly.
These include sleepiness and lack of responsiveness. To date some studies suggest that malformations of the genito urinary tract, heart, limbs and or face occur in the babies of cocaine using mothers. Breast feeding is not recommended while the mother uses cocaine, as this will effect the baby, symptoms may include baby being irritable, unsettled and difficult to feed. All areas of a person's life, including family, work, and personal relationships, can be affected by drug use. Some effects of cocaine, such as anxiety, paranoia and irrational behavior, may further exacerbate these problems.