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CocaineEmma Philbin

History of Cocaine

Derived from Coca Plant leaves

Stimulant qualities enhanced breathing which increased oxygen intake

Originally used by natives to enhance performance and cope with thin air

Through science they were able to enhance leaves synthesizing to form white powder know today

Cocaine Over TimeIn 1863 pure cocaine was extracted from leaves and marketed in fortified wine in France

Cocaine was introduced into America in 1800

Used to treat depression

In 1886 John Pemberton included Cocaine in new drink Coca-Cola

Used in surgery as an anesthetic

In 1914 Cocaine was regulated in the Harrison Act and later banned

Cocaine

Cocaine is a white crystalline powder

Often mixed with sugar, cornstarch, vitamins and flour

Crack cocaine is small rocks, is off-white or pink

Cocaine can be injected, snorted, smoked and sniffed.

Second most common illicit drug in America

One percent or 2.1million Americans use drug

Cocaine EffectsInsomnia

Loss of appetite

Blurred vision

Vomiting

High anxiety

Irritability

Constricted blood vessels

Dilated pupils

Nasal infections

Nose bleeds

Rapid breathing

Sweating

Violent behavior

Twitching

Hallucinations

Chest pain

Cocaine Street NamesBlanca

Crack

flake

gold dust

haven dust

Line

White

Blow

that white B

snow white

white powder

white fluff

icing

white dust

powder

Big C

Cocaine Social Impacts

Marriage/RelationshipDrug affects mood swings, violent outburstsDivides family

EducationAffects concentration and motivation

HealthAs listed before many health impacts

FinancialCocaine is expensive and addition drives demand for more drugsCosts grow as addition gets worse.

Which is a street name for Cocaine

Blow

Angel Dust

Powder

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Which is not a side effect of cocaine?

• Loss of appetite

• Loss of hearing

• Nose Bleeds

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Cocaine was a primary ingredient in Coca Cola?

• True

• False

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Cocaine was used to treat depression?

• True

• False

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Cocaine comes from the Coca leaves?

• True

• False

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Sources

• http://www.aboutcocaine.com/Cocaine_Street_Names.htm

• http://www.medic8.com/drug-addiction/social-effects.html

• http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/cocaine.html

• http://www.narconon.org/drug-information/cocaine-history.html

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