COCAINE

FACTS

• Cocaine is the second most trafficked illegal drug in the world.
• Cocaine is also the second most commonly used illegal drug in Europe.
• Among young people (15 to 34 years),an estimated 7.5 million have used cocaine at least once in their life
• There were 448,481 emergency department visits involving cocaine reported in 2005.
• Among high-school students, 8.5% of twelfth graders had used cocaine at some point in their young lives

SIGNS OF ADDICTION

• Malnutrition
• Changes in behavior
• Dilated pupils
• Neglected apperance
• Hoarseness

SHORT/LONG TERM EFFECTS

• Anxiety
• Restlessness
• Euphoria
• Panic
• Feelings of superiority

WITHDRAWEL SYMPTOMS

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Chills
• Pain
• Insomnia

WHERE TO GET HELP

• (877) 337-0191
• See a doctor
• Join cocaine anonymous