In simple words: This means a person can't stop using cocaine because their body has gotten used to it and they experience unpleasant symptoms if they try to quit, but they don't have serious mental problems because of it.

Uncomplicated cocaine dependence refers to the inability to stop using cocaine because the individual has developed a tolerance (more and more is needed to achieve the same effect that a lesser amount previously achieved) and suffers physical and/or mental symptoms upon abrupt withdrawal of the substance, but without complications such as delirium, mood disorders, psychoses, or other complications.

Example 1: A 32-year-old patient presents with difficulty sleeping, increased appetite, and restlessness. They admit to regular cocaine use and express a desire to quit but find themselves unable to. They deny any hallucinations, delusions, or severe mood disturbances. Physical examination reveals a rapid heartbeat., A 25-year-old individual is brought to the emergency room after experiencing a seizure. Urine toxicology is positive for cocaine. Upon further questioning, they reveal a pattern of escalating cocaine use over several months, along with experiencing fatigue and irritability when not using., A 45-year-old patient reports experiencing nosebleeds and nasal problems. They confess to snorting cocaine regularly for several years and acknowledge an inability to stop despite the negative consequences on their health and relationships.

Documentation should include: type of cocaine use, current severity of dependence, presence/absence of complications, remission status, medical history, physical exam findings, and results of laboratory tests (if conducted). Details about personal and social behaviors related to cocaine use should be noted. Treatment plan and progress should be documented.