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For many years, I used cocaine in what I considered a “conscious” and controlled way, and I never had problems stopping or going without it. I always had very good self-control, including with alcohol and other drugs as well.

Recently, I started taking venlafaxine for mild depression and some other symptoms, and it has helped me a lot. However, because of some stress at work, I decided to use cocaine on a few occasions, and it ended up being 7 consecutive days. I know that sounds like a lot, but I did not go beyond what I considered an “acceptable” limit.

I have become aware of the possible risks and harm caused by combining these two substances, and precisely because of that — and because I’ve always had a good relationship with the drug — I decided not to use it anymore.

However, something I had never experienced before is now happening: I’ve started having a very strong urge to use more, and it’s difficult to control. So far, I haven’t bought any or actively looked for it, but sometimes the craving becomes very hard to deal with.

Could the medication have something to do with this? Has anyone else experienced something similar? I’m afraid of becoming addicted or developing some negative effect that could become much more harmful. Has anyone gone through this before?

For many years, I used cocaine in what I considered a “conscious” and controlled way, and I never had problems stopping or going without it. I always had very good self-control, including with alcohol and other drugs as well.

Recently, I started taking venlafaxine for mild depression and some other symptoms, and it has helped me a lot. However, because of some stress at work, I decided to use cocaine on a few occasions, and it ended up being 7 consecutive days. I know that sounds like a lot, but I did not go beyond what I considered an “acceptable” limit.

I have become aware of the possible risks and harm caused by combining these two substances, and precisely because of that — and because I’ve always had a good relationship with the drug — I decided not to use it anymore.

However, something I had never experienced before is now happening: I’ve started having a very strong urge to use more, and it’s difficult to control. So far, I haven’t bought any or actively looked for it, but sometimes the craving becomes very hard to deal with.

Could the medication have something to do with this? Has anyone else experienced something similar? I’m afraid of becoming addicted or developing some negative effect that could become much more harmful. Has anyone gone through this before?

For many years, I used cocaine in what I considered a “conscious” and controlled way, and I never had problems stopping or going without it. I always had very good self-control, including with alcohol and other drugs as well.

Recently, I started taking venlafaxine for mild depression and some other symptoms, and it has helped me a lot. However, because of some stress at work, I decided to use cocaine on a few occasions, and it ended up being 7 consecutive days. I know that sounds like a lot, but I did not go beyond what I considered an “acceptable” limit.

I have become aware of the possible risks and harm caused by combining these two substances, and precisely because of that — and because I’ve always had a good relationship with the drug — I decided not to use it anymore.

However, something I had never experienced before is now happening: I’ve started having a very strong urge to use more, and it’s difficult to control. So far, I haven’t bought any or actively looked for it, but sometimes the craving becomes very hard to deal with.

Could the medication have something to do with this? Has anyone else experienced something similar? I’m afraid of becoming addicted or developing some negative effect that could become much more harmful. Has anyone gone through this before?