COCAINE

WHAT IS IT?

HOW IS IT USED?

• Most often sniffed
• Ingested
• Injected
• Smoked
• Rubbed into gums

STREET NAMES

• Blow
• C
• Coke
• Dust
• Sniff

SHORT TERM EFFECTS

• Intense depression
• Muscle spasms
• Convulsions
• Paranoia, anger, hostile, anxiety
• Increased risk for heart attack, stroke,seizure,and breathing failure

LONG TERM EFFECTS

• Permanent damage to heart, brain , and blood vessels
• High blood pressure
• Liver, kidney, and lung damage
• Respiratory damage
• Tooth decay

STATISTICS

• Cocaine is the second most trafficked illegal drug in the world
• 7.5 million people between 15-34 have tried cocaine
• In the U.S. 3.5 million people 12 years and older have tried cocaine
• 8.5% of 12th graders have tried cocaine
• 448,481 emergency visits involved cocaine

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• Sharon Kaminski
• Ashley Robinson
• Taylor Chaff
• drugfreeworld.org