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Cocaine
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Street names Big c Blow Coke Flake Freebase Lady Nose candy Rock Snow
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Cocaine Extracted from the leaves of the coca plant Brain stimulant
One of the most powerfully addictive drugs
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What does it look like? Distributed on the street in two main forms
Cocaine hydrochloride- white powder Crack- cocaine hydrochloride that has been processed with ammonia or baking soda and water into a freebase cocaine- chips, chunk, or rock.
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How is it used? Powder- snorted, administered orally, diluted with water and injected. Crack- smoked
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Short term effects Narrowing of blood vessels Dilated pupils-
Increased body temperature- Increased heart rate- Increased blood pressure- Insomnia- Increased anxiety
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How long does it last? Lasting effects depends on how it is used
Immediate effects- high energy, reduced fatigue, increased mental clearity. Duration of effects depends on absorption Snorting minutes, less intense Crack minutes, more intense
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Coke Crash When cocaine leaves the brain the user experiences a “coke crash” Includes the following Depression Irritability fatigue
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Cocaine long term use High doses and/or prolonged use trigger paranoia. Prolonged use can result in ulceration of the membranes of the nose Crack can produce aggressive behavior in individuals
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Cocaine long term effects
Irregular heart beat Heart attack Chest pain Stroke Seizures and headaches
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Cocaine addiction Cocaine is a highly addictive drug
Crack smokers experience addiction more rapidly than snorters Cocaine tolerance is developed by its users.
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