CONTEXT

In 2000, it is estimated that 14 million persons in the world are consuming cocaine, and the use of this drug is in constant increase in young populations.

At present, there is no standard pharmacological treatment for cocaine addiction, conversely to the persons suffering from problems with opiates who can beneficiate of substitute treatment. Indeed, prescriptions to cocaine consumers usually aim at attenuating secondary effects of cocaine abuse, such as anxiety or sleep problems. Psychotherapy also remains an option to accompany cocaine consumption reduction and withdrawal.