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Cocaine and Crack Cocaine
Vocabulary
Drug affecting the central nervous system, which can cause dizziness, euphoria, loss of memory, lack of coordination and unconsciousness.
(J) Narcotic
Feeling of great joy, excitement or well-being.
(F) Euphoria
State marked by extreme restlessness, confusion and sometimes hallucinations, caused by fever, poisoning or brain injury.
(B) Delirium
State of being nervous and anxious and likely to lose control.
(D) Edginess
Sudden blockage or rupture (the breakage of something) of a blood vessel in the brain resulting in, for example, loss of consciousness, partial loss of movement or loss of speech.
(N) Stroke
An illegal, man-made synthetic drug in the same class as cocaine and other powerful street drugs. It is highly addictive.
(H) Methamphetamine
Damage caused to the parts of the body having to do with the production of children.
(K) Reproductive Damage
Includes feelings of sadness, hopelessness and worthlessness, complaints of physical pain, and changes in appetite, sleep patterns and energy level.
(I) Mood Disturbances
Enlarged, usually describing the pupils of the eyes.
(C) Dilated
Not having or being prevented from having sufficient sleep.
(M) Sleep Deprivation
Related to hearing. (A) Auditory Relating to or used for the sense of
touch. (P) Tactile
Lessening or breakdown of the ability to breathe oxygen into the body.
(L) Respiratory Failure
When someone experiences some perception related to touch when it is not really there.
(O) Tactile Hallucination
The perception of somebody or something that is not really there, which is often a response to some drugs.
(G) Hallucination
Unpredictable and unstable. (E) Erratic
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What is Cocaine
Extracted from coca leaves and originally developed as a painkiller
Powder is usually mixed with corn starch, talcum powder and or other drugs
Most dangerous drug known to man› Almost impossible to become free of its
grip physically and mentally
Worldwide multi-billion dollar enterprise
Encompasses all ages, occupations and economic levels
Can lead to death from› Respiratory failure› Stroke› Cerebral hemorrhage› Heart attack
How is it taken or distributed?
Cocaine is the 2nd most trafficked illegal drug in the world
Most often sniffed Powder absorbed into the bloodstream
through nasal tissues Ingested or rubbed into the gums Injection – risk of overdose Inhaling it as smoke or vapor
Street Names
Blow C Charlie Coke Dust
Nose Candy Sniff Snow Toot White
Why is it so addictive? Creates greatest psychological
dependence on any drug Tolerance to cocaine develops quickly Can be used in a deadly combination if
taken with other drugs› Tranquilizers› Amphetamines› Marijuana› Heroin
Children of cocaine addicted mothers come into the world as addicts themselves
Many suffer birth defects and many other problems
Despite dangers cocaine use is increasing
People find it difficult to escape from the first time used
Short Term Effects
Short lived intense high followed by intense depression, edginess, and a craving for more
Don’t sleep or eat properly Increased heart rate, muscle spasms
and convulsions Can become paranoid, angry, hostile,
and anxious
Long Term Effects
As tolerance increases so does the need for it
Long term sleep deprivation and loss of appetite
Can become psychotic and experience hallucinations
Needs more of the drug to feel “normal”
Depression can lead to suicide if the addict cannot get the drug
History of Cocaine
Ancient Incas in the Andes chewed coca leaves to speed their breathing to counter the effects of the mountain air
Native Peruvians chewed coca leaves only during religious ceremonies
First isolated in 1859 by Albert Niemann and not used in medical community until 1880s
Sigmund Freud promoted cocaine to cure depression and sexual impotence› He called it the “magical” substance
1905: became popular to snort and within 5 years literature reported nasal damage
1970s: cocaine emerged as new drug for entertainers and business people
1980s: Not a wealthy man’s drug – America’s most dangerous drug and linked with poverty, crime, and death
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What is Crack Cocaine?
Crystal form of Cocaine Comes in solid blocks or
crystals varying in color from yellow, pale rose, or white
Crack is heated and smoked
The name comes from the popping or cracking sound when smoked
It is highly addictive when smoked - can become addicted after the first time
Street Names
Crack Apple Jacks Dice Fat Bags Glo Hail
Kryptonite Sleet Rocks Snow Coke Troop
Why is it so addictive?
Stimulates key pleasure centers within brain which causes extremely heightened euphoria
Smoking allows it to reach the brain more quickly – high only lasts about 15 mins.
Compulsive crack use develops quickly because when smoked it enters the blood stream
At first it was sold very cheap compared to cocaine
Short Term Effects
Short lived intense high followed by intense depression, edginess and a craving for more
Increase heart rate Muscle spasms or convulsions Angry, hostile, anxious Heart attack, stroke, seizure, or
respiratory failure
Long Term Effects
Damage to heart, liver, and kidneys Users are more likely to have infectious
diseases Sleep deprivation and loss of appetite Loss of interest in life
History of Crack Cocaine
Use of intoxicant dates back 3000 years
Crack Cocaine was developed during the cocaine boom of 1970s and into the 80s
Crack Cocaine could be sold in smaller quantities and more profit
Crack Epidemic in US was 1984-1990