What does cocaine do to your nose?

One of the most significant long-term effects of cocaine use is damage to the nose. read more

Before we get into how cocaine effects your nose, it’s probably best to describe how it works. Your nose is separated into two chambers by the septum – this is the fleshy wall you can pinch between your fingers. The inside is also covered by a thin, sensitive layer called the mucous membrane. read more

Most cocaine users snort the white powder into their nose. Some rub it onto their gums or dissolve it in water and inject it with a needle. Others heat up the rock crystal and breathe the smoke into their lungs. read more