Kokain er et kraftig, ulovlig sentralstimulerende middel som utvinnes fra coca-planten. Det snortes, inhaleres eller injiseres ofte, og gir kortvarig intens eufori, økt energi og skjerpet årvåkenhet. Bruk av kokain medfører alvorlige helserisikoer, inkludert hjerteinfarkt, slag og avhengighet. Stoffet er kjent for sitt høye misbrukspotensial og er klassifisert som et Schedule II-legemiddel i USA.
Testing for cocaine is particularly relevant for individuals in drug rehabilitation programs, as part of employment drug screenings, and in legal settings, such as criminal investigations or custody cases. It’s also important in medical emergencies to diagnose potential drug overdose or in cases of chronic abuse for appropriate treatment planning.
Cocaine has a short half-life and is metabolized quickly, but its metabolites can be detected for a longer period. In urine, it’s typically detectable for 2-4 days after use, but this can extend up to a week in heavy users. Cocaine can be detected in blood for about 12-48 hours and in saliva for 1-2 days. In hair, it can be detected for months after use.
For most accurate results, GetTested’s cocaine test should ideally be taken within 2-4 days after the last use.