Cocaine

Street names Big c Blow Coke Flake Freebase Lady Nose candy Rock Snow

Cocaine Extracted from the leaves of the coca plant Brain stimulant One of the most powerfully addictive drugs

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.

How is it used? Powder- snorted, administered orally, diluted with water and injected. Crack- smoked

Short term effects Narrowing of blood vessels Dilated pupils- Increased body temperature- Increased heart rate- Increased blood pressure- Insomnia- Increased anxiety

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- 15-30 minutes, less intense Crack- 5-10 minutes, more intense

Coke Crash When cocaine leaves the brain the user experiences a “coke crash” Includes the following Depression Irritability fatigue

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

Cocaine long term effects Irregular heart beat Heart attack Chest pain Stroke Seizures and headaches

Cocaine addiction Cocaine is a highly addictive drug Crack smokers experience addiction more rapidly than snorters Cocaine tolerance is developed by its users.