The nurse works in a facility where treatment of adolescents with addiction issues is the focus. A 14-year-old patient is being admitted for treatment of cocaine dependence. Which information does the nurse provide relative to the patient's withdrawal?

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Withdrawal from cocaine does not typically involve life-threatening symptoms or require sedation, and acute symptoms usually last much shorter than 2 to 3 weeks. However, some symptoms can persist and become chronic, such as cravings and depression, which is why option C is correct.

The Nurse Works in a Facility Where Treatment of Adolescents