Jose is a stock broker at a prominent Wall Street firm. He checks in for an annual physical required for his company's life insurance policy. The physician finds he has elevated blood pressure, nasal mucosal inflammation, and an irregular heartbeat. What drug abuse might the doctor suspect based on these findings?

A. opioid abuse
B. chronic cocaine use
C. excessive use of barbiturates
D. chronic marijuana use


Answer: B

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