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Cocaine & Impotence

Answered by Yerachmiel Donowitz, LCPC,

Question

I am a daily cocaine user. I have a lot of trouble getting an erection anymore I am basically impotent. Will this get better if I stop using cocaine? Will it happen right away or does it take a while to recover?

You are correct, there is a connection. Your cocaine use can easily be the cause of your inability to have an erection. Recovery prospects are good. The time frame is difficult to determine. As with many things, the sooner the better. May you find the path to recovery soon and enjoy a full life at that time.

About the Expert

Yerachmiel Donowitz

LCPC,

Atlanta, United States of America

Specialties

Anger Management, Anxiety or Fears, Life Coaching, Addiction or Substance Abuse, Trauma and PTSD, Chronic Pain or Illness, ADHD, Depression, Finding Your Purpose in Life

License

my_license #LC7472