PowerPoint project on cocaine

1. Cocaine
BY EMILY BEST

2. History
 Coca, which is derived from coca leaves, is where the drug
cocaine originated.
 Coca leaves were first used by the ancient Incas. Later, Native
Peruvians chewed them in religious ceremonies.
 In 1859, cocaine was isolated by German chemist, Albert Niemann.
 In 1880, psychologist Sigmund Freud, promoted cocaine as a cure
to depression and sexual impotence.
 In 1886, the drink coca cola is released and contained coca
leaves as one of its ingredients.
 By 1912, over 5,000 deaths had occurred due to cocaine over a
one year time span.
 In 1922, the drug is banned in the US.

3. How the Drug is Administered in the Body
 Cocaine can be administered into the body two ways:
1. It is snorted through the nose and absorbed in the nasal tissue
2. It can be dissolved in water and then injected into the blood
stream via a shot.
 Also, another form of cocaine, called crack cocaine, can be
smoked.

4. Street Names
 Some examples of street names for cocaine include:
1. Binge
2. Blow
3. Coke
4. Dust
5. Flake
6. Nose Candy
7. Snow

5. Classifications
 There are seven different drug categories:
1. Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants
2. CNS Stimulants
3. Hallucinogens
4. Dissociative Anesthetics
5. Narcotic Analgesics
6. Inhalants
7. Cannabis
 Cocaine falls under category 2, CNS Stimulants.

6. Chemicals Found in Cocaine
 Chemicals found in cocaine include:
1. Benzoylmethyl ecgonine
2. Methylphenidate
3. Aminophylline
4. Arsenic
5. Strychnine
6. Benzocaine
7. Lidocaine
8. Fillers

7. Harmful effects of Cocaine
 Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain
 Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed
 Severe depression
 Increased frequency of risky behavior
 High blood pressure, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and death
 Convulsions, seizures and sudden death from high doses
 Anxiety and paranoia
 Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior

8. Short and Long Term Effects of Cocaine
 1. Nervous System
As a powerful stimulant, cocaine increases the likelihood of many
fatal nervous system malfunctions, including stroke.
 2. Cardiovascular System
Studies have found that even minimal use of cocaine constricts blood
flow to the brain. When blood vessels constrict, the result is an
increase in heart rate and blood pressure. It can also raise the body
temperature to dangerously high levels.

9. Short and Long Term Effects of Cocaine
 3. Digestive System
The use of cocaine causes a severe decrease in appetite, causing
the digestive system to suffer as well.
 4. Respiratory System
By snorting cocaine, excessive damage is done to the nasal cavity,
and basically destroys the sinuses in the user.

10. Possible Medical Uses
 Back in the 1800s, cocaine was used by psychologist Sigmund
Freud in trying to cure depression and sexual impotence.
 However, since the drug was banned in 1922, cocaine has not
been used for medical purposes.
The Brain on Cocaine

11. Mixing Cocaine with Alcohol and other Drugs
 Cocaine is sometimes taken with other drugs, including alcohol.
Mixing drugs can cause a two drug habit and the likelihood of
overdose is greatly increased.

12. Quiz Question
 What plant is the drug cocaine derived from?

13. Quiz Answer
 The Coca Plant

14. Quiz Question
 In what ways can cocaine be administered into
the body?

15. Quiz Answer
 Cocaine can be administered into the body
through snorting, smoking, and via injection into
the bloodstream.

16. Quiz Question
 What was the name of the psychologist who
first used cocaine as a cure for depression and
sexual impotence?

17. Quiz Answer
 Sigmund Freud

18. Works Cited
 http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/cocaine/a-short-history.html
 http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine
 http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/cocaine.html#streetnames
 http://www.decp.org/experts/7categories.htm
 http://chem.answers.com/compounds/eight-chemicals-found-in-cocaine
 http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/cocaine/effects-of-cocaine.html
 http://www.axisresidentialtreatment.com/cocaine-addiction/circulatory-system/
 http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/cocaine/why-is-cocaine-so-highly-addictive.
html#deadlycombinationofdrugs