The Chemical Composition Explained: What Makes Cocaine Addictive? Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 11, 2017There were an estimated 1.5 million cocaine users in the U.S. in 2014, with rates of use holding steady since 2009. Learning what makes cocaine addictive is essential to understanding why so many Americans are drawn to the drug and tackling the underlying issue of cocaine addiction. Ultimately, cocaine is addictive for the same reasons…