As a result of the kindling effect, deaths from cocaine overdose may occur from relatively low dose levels.

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The kindling effect is a phenomenon where repeated exposure to a drug or stressors leads to increased sensitivity to the drug or stressors over time. This means that over successive exposures, lower doses of cocaine can lead to potentially fatal overdoses due to the increased sensitivity and decreased tolerance that develops in the body.

As a Result of the Kindling Effect, Deaths from Cocaine