COCAINE

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NAMES...

• Known for cocaine(benzoylmethyl ecgonine)
• Crack
• Gold dust
• Big flake
• Icing

HOW IS IT USED?

• Injected
• Snorted
• Dissolved in water
• Smoked
• The intended audience are

SHORT TERM

• Appears immediately but disappears in 30 minutes
• Feel energetic, talkative, mentally alert
• No need for food or sleep
• Larger amounts make you react violent

LONG TERM

• High blood pressure
• High heart rate
• Binges of cocaine
• Hard to control addiction
• Loss of communication

HISTORY/TREATMENT

• Founded in 1860 by Albert Neiman
• Used for anesthetic
• Treatment is a family therapy
• Individual counseling
• Rehab

FUN FACTS

• Coca Cola originally contained about 9mg of cocaine per serving
• Cocaine is the most powerful central nervous stimulant found in nature

RESOURCES

• Http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drug facts/cocaine
• Http://alcoholism.about.com/od/coke/a/common-street-names-for-cocaine.htm
• http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/cocaine-abuse-addict...
• http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/coke/f/coke_faq07.htm