New research suggests recreational cocaine is more addictive than previously thought

The fact that cocaine is an addictive substance is hardly a revelation, but a new study has found that people who use the drug recreationally could be more likely to become addicted than you might think.

Researchers at McGill University found that non-dependent cocaine users released dopamine in the area of the brain which is thought to promote compulsive use – suggesting that casual users might easily become addicted.