2. Cocaine was first created by a German Chemist named Albert Niemann in 1859
It dates back thousands of years before Jesus Christ
Many Ancient Civilizations chewed Coca Leaves during Religious Ceremonies
According to ancient history, Coca (leaf) is possibly the oldest and most dangerous
stimulant.
Fun Fact: In 1886, the drug was so popular, it was included as an ingredient in the
History of Cocaine
3. How Do People Take Cocaine?
Cocaine is in the Form of Powder and is Snorted.
What is Snorting?
Snorting is ingesting drugs through the Nose
Why Do People Snort Drugs?
People Snort Drugs because it speeds and enhances the Drug's effects
4. Street Names
Cocaine goes by many names, here are a few.
Aunt Nora
Blow
C
Charlie
Coke - *Most well known name*
Dust
Snow
5. Classifications
Cocaine is a Stimulant
Level II
High Potential for abuse
Types of Drugs
Depressants
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Opioids
10. Legal Consequences
Quantity Penalty
14-28 Grams 3-15 Years
28-100 Grams 5-20 Years
100-200 Grams 10-20 Years
200+ Grams 15-20 Years
*Chart Taken from http://www.angelfire.com/co4/drugs4life/legaleffects.html *
11. Short Term
Blocked Pain Sensations
Increase in Heart Rate
Blocks synaptic reabsorption of certain neurotransmitters
Long Term
Stroke
Heart Attack
Effects to the Nervous System
12. Short Term
Increased Heart Rate, Blood Pressure
Constricted Blood Vessels
Dilated Pupils
Long Term
Permanent Damage to Blood vessels of heart and Brain
Effects to the Cardiovascular System.
13. Effects to the Digestive System
Short Term
Loss of Appetite
Nausea
Long Terms
Liver and Kidney Damage
Malnutrition
Tooth Decay
14. Effects to the Respiratory System
Short Term
Increased Rate of Breathing
Long Terms
Destruction of Tissue in Nose
Permanent Lung Damage
15. Medical Uses
Cocaine was used in during the Civil War to the soldiers to cure Morphine addictions
16. Intense High
Increased Body Temperature
Dilated Pupils
Blurred Vision
Memory Loss
Possible Heart Disease
Damage to Liver and Kidneys
Cocaine and Alcohol Effects
17. Effects of Family and Society
Family:
Sudden Angry Outbursts
Estrangement - “Divorce”
Work and Financial Problems
Society:
Accidents
Money Spent on Cocaine Trafficking
Crime Increase
18. Quiz Game - “Streaks”
Directions:
You will be given a Question with Four answers, your goal is to get the answer right
and if you do you will move on to another question.
Every Question that you get right is a point.
The First to reach 3 Questions in a row wins
When you get a Question Wrong, that is the end of you streak and the game is over.
Click the Button to Start
Start Game
19. Question 1
3 of these Street Names for Cocaine are Real, one is Fake, Decide
which one is Fake.
“C” Charlie
Dust SnowFlake
Streak Count: 0
20. Question 2
What are the Legal Consequences for being caught with 28-100
Grams of Cocaine?
2-3 Years 5-20 Years
10-15 Years 15-20 Years
Streak Count: 1
