Cocaine withdrawal is rarely life-threatening, although it can be very uncomfortable and may lead to depression and anxiety. Severe increases in sympathetic nervous system activity can occur during withdrawal, but this does not necessarily pose an immediate threat to life. Convulsive episodes may occur in some cases, but they are not a common or consistent feature of cocaine withdrawal.

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Cocaine Withdrawal

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Cocaine withdrawal

A) is life-threatening
B) may precipitate a convulsive episode
C) is rarely life-threatening
D) results in severe increases in sympathetic nervous system activity

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