3. Check for rapid pulse. Because cocaine is a stimulant, one of the common physical symptoms of cocaine use is a rapid heart beat. In some cases, this may lead to cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), hypertension, and cardiac death.ocaine use causes the pupils in the eyes to dilate because of the drug's stimulant effects. 1  Look for widened pupils (the dark inner circle of the eye), even in well-lit rooms. 2  Dilated pupils may or may not be accompanied by red, bloodshot eyes.
Chocolate Mousse. Chocolate mousse is a great dessert for entertaining because 1) it looks pretty, 2) everyone gets their own serving, and 3) you can make it a day ahead of time. In fact, you do need to make it at least several hours ahead of time.
Hoisin sauce is a thick, brown Chinese dipping sauce. Made from fermented soybeans, garlic, vinegar and sugar, it imparts a pleasantly sweet-tart, slightly salty taste to foods. If you've ever ordered moo shu pork, it's the sauce that's smeared on the thin crepe. Here are five creative ways to use it in your kitchen.