1. Cocaine
Andrew Gagliano

2. Cocaine: Otherwise Known As…
Scientific Term:
Slang:
Texture/Appearance:
Coke.
Flake.
Cola.
Snow.
Benzoylmethylecgonine C.
White.
C17H21NO4
Related to Intake:
Powder.
Blow.
Dust.
Toot.
Pearl.
Nose candy.
Candy.
Bump.
Big flakes.
Line.

3. Class of Drug
Cocaine is an incredibly addictive, psychoactive, stimulant drug
What is a Stimulant?
The stimulant class of narcotics increases feelings of energy, attention, and alertness
Elevates blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration
These are also known to be highly addictive, resulting in feelings of depression as they wear off
This class includes cocaine, methamphetamines, and amphetmaines

4. Cocaine Paraphernalia
The specific paraphernalia associated with cocaine changes depending on the method of ingestion. The next few slides will quickly summarize some of the different ways that cocaine is administered, and show the paraphernalia associated with each method

5. Snorting Method
Cocaine can be inhaled through the nose, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream through nasal tissues
Involves Use of:
Powder is sold in clear plastic bags, or in vials
Item to “chop” the cocaine, typically a credit card
Hollow tube to snort cocaine with, typically a small piece of straw or a dollar bill

6. Injection Method
Cocaine can be taken intravenously, directly releasing the drug into the bloodstream to heighten its effects
-Involves the use of:
A cooker: small vessel held over a lighter, used to “cook” or dissolve cocaine before injecting
Needles: used to inject the drug into the bloodstream

7. Smoking Method
Two major ways in which cocaine is smoked: in the form of (1) crack cocaine or (2) smoked together with marijuana
Frequently sprinkled over marijuana joint, involves use of…
Rolling Papers
A bong or a marijuana “bowl” pipe

8. Short-Term Effects of Cocaine Use
Intense euphoria: this is the major draw of cocaine
Dilated pupils: one of the obvious identifying factors
Depression: result of euphoria, contributes to addiction
Convulsions, seizures and sudden death from high doses (even one time)
Other Effects:
Loss of appetite
Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature
Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior
Hallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritability
Anxiety and paranoia

9. Long-Term Effects of Cocaine Use
Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain
High blood pressure, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and death
Liver, kidney and lung damage
Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed
Respiratory failure if smoked
Sexual problems, reproductive damage and infertility (for both men and women)
Severe depression
Auditory and tactile hallucinations

10. Effects Diagrams (Brain Activity/Body)

11. Identification Techniques
The two main types of tests to identify illegal drugs are presumptive and confirmatory tests
Presumptive Tests:
Indicate that a substance may be present, less precise
Colorimetric tests, identifies if a substance is present by changing color
Confirmatory Tests:
Involves more precise testing, such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry or infrared spectroscopy, that separates compounds to find if illegal substance is present

12. How long does Cocaine remain in your system?
Single use of cocaine:
detected in urine 2-4 days afterward, found in blood and urine for an average of hours
Present in one’s sweat up to several weeks
Can also be found in a user’s hair for years after taking it

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