Cocaine and its Uses. Cocaine produces immediate feelings of being energetic and alert. The spread of its addictive use was associated with a myth of its power to enhance human performance. However, it benefited medicine and surgery at the early stage of medical science. Today, trading in cocaine has been a considerable source of violence and crime. Its use continues despite widespread campaign about its negative impact on health. MLA format. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 17407 Cocaine And Uses.doc Price: 44.75