Kokain er et kraftig og ulovlig sentralstimulerende middel utvunnet fra kokaplanten. Det røykes vanligvis, inhaleres eller injiseres, og gir en kortvarig intens eufori, økt energi og økt årvåkenhet. Bruk av kokain medfører alvorlige helserisikoer som hjerteslag, slag og avhengighet. Det er kjent for sitt høye misbruks-potensial og er klassifisert som en Schedule II-narkotika 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.