Cocaine Emma Philbin
May 21, 2015
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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