Addictive Disease Center

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Drug Information

· Alcohol

· Cocaine and Crack

· Ecstasy and Club Drugs

· Hallucinogens

· Heroin

· Inhalants

· Marijuana

· Methamphetamine

· PCP

· Prescription Drugs

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Self Assessment
Text Box: Cocaine and Crack Aka: Coke, Crack, Blow, Snow, Nose Candy, Flake, Rock Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug. The powdered, hydrochloride salt form of cocaine can be snorted or dissolved in water and injected. Crack is cocaine that has been processed from cocaine hydrochloride to a free base for smoking. The term "crack" refers to the crackling sound heard when it is heated. Both drugs are highly addictive and tolerance to its effects can be quickly built up, so the user must use more to achieve the same high. Intoxicating Effects: Euphoria Greater energy Greater mental alertness Increase in sensory stimulation Potential Health Consequences Nosebleeds Problems swallowing Bowel Gangrene Strokes Seizures Paranoia Restlessness, Violence Increased blood pressure Heart failure and Death Source: http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/cocaine.html

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