COCAINE
Slang
or Street Names: Blow, Powder, White, Coke, Cane
History:
Cocaine was first used in the 1800's as an anesthetic.
Extracted from the leaves of the Erythroxylon Coca Bush
grown in South America, it is the most potent stimulant
of a natural origin. Abuse and adverse side affects
caused the drug to be restricted in 1906.
Identification:
Cocaine is available as either a powder or base form.
Cocaine in powder form can be snorted, injected or taken
orally. Cocaine Base, commonly reffered to as
"Crack" is smoked.
Effects:
The Physical and Psychological effects of cocaine use
include euphoria, loss of appetite, dilated
pupils,paranoia and an increase in heart rate and blood
pressure.
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