While the safest option is to avoid cocaine or any illegal drug altogether, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk if you decide to continue using. However, please note that these suggestions do not eliminate all risks. 1. **Limit**: Minimize the frequency and amount of use to reduce the harm to your body. 2. **Ensure purity**: Understand the source of the drug and try to make sure it is not adulterated with other more dangerous substances. 3. **Don't mix with alcohol**: Cocaine mixed with alcohol forms cocaene, a toxic compound that is more stressful to the heart. 4. **Use clean utensils**: If you snort through your nose, avoid sharing straws or other utensils to reduce the risk of spreading infection. 5. **Watch for signs**: Stay alert to adverse reactions in your body, such as a fast heart rate, chest pain, or severe anxiety, which may be signs of health problems. 6. **Be with trusted people**: If possible, make sure there is someone who can help you when you use and that they know how to respond to possible emergencies. 7. **Stay hydrated and fed**: Adequate water and proper nutrition can help mitigate some of the negative effects. 8. **Consider Mental Health Support**: If you find yourself dependent on cocaine, seek professional mental health support. Most importantly, be aware that there are still serious health risks and legal consequences to cocaine use. Consider seeking professional help to deal with your substance use.