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Cocaine
Also Known As
- Big C
- Blow
- Charlie
- Coke
- Crack
- Dust
- Flake
- Lady
- Lines
- Nose Candy
- Powder
- Rock
- Sneeze
- Snow
- Snowbirds
- Toot
- White
Crack Cocaine
Cocaine comes from the leaves of the coca plant and is one of the most powerfully addictive drugs.
It is an intensely strong stimulant affecting the brain and the central nervous system.
Cocaine is usually distributed as a white crystalline powder that can be snorted, or dissolved in water and injected, or as "crack" which takes the form of chips or rocks that can be smoked.
Heavy use of cocaine may produce hallucinations, paranoia, aggression, insomnia and depression.
Quick Facts
Cocaine is usually distributed as a white crystalline powder that can be snorted, or dissolved in water and injected, or as "crack" which takes the form of chips or rocks that can be smoked.
Heavy use of cocaine may produce hallucinations, paranoia, aggression, insomnia and depression.
Warning Signs
- Red, bloodshot eyes
- Dilated pupils
- A runny nose or frequent sniffing
- Very high or low mood and energy levels
- Insomnia
- Loss of appetite
- Careless about personal appearance
- Loss of interest in activities
- Elevated blood pressure or heart rate
- Aggressive paranoid behavior
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