2. 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
3. Cocaine Over Time
In 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
4. 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
5. Cocaine Effects
Insomnia
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
7. Cocaine Social Impacts
Marriage/Relationship
Drug affects mood swings, violent outbursts
Divides family
Education
Affects concentration and motivation
Health
As listed before many health impacts
Financial
Cocaine is expensive and addition drives demand for
more drugs
Costs grow as addition gets worse.
8. Which is a street name for Cocaine
Blow
Angel Dust
Powder
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9. Which is not a side effect of cocaine?
Loss of appetite
Loss of hearing
Nose Bleeds
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10. Cocaine was a primary ingredient in
Coca Cola?
True
False
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