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No safe dose of cocaine, scientists warn

THERE is no “safe” dose of cocaine and anyone taking even small amounts of the drug is dicing with death.

No safe dose of cocaine, scientists warn

Thu, 14 Jan, 2010 - 00:00

John von Radowitz

The stark warning comes after Spanish researchers found more than 3% of 668 sudden deaths were directly linked to cocaine.

Most of the cocaine-related deaths were due to heart and artery problems.

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