Cocaine is a powerful addictive stimulant drug that directly affects the central nervous system (CNS). Cocaine comes from the "Erythroxylon coca bush", indigenous to various areas in South America. Cocaine is a white powder substance that can be manipulated into a liquid substance. Cocaine is the most popular stimulant among all stimulants. Also, in the mid 19th century, pure cocaine became the main stimulant drug used in the most to treat a variety of illnesses.
Moreover, cocaine has a high potential for abuse but can be percribed by a doctor for medical reasons, such as ocal anesthesia for some eye, ear, and throat surgeries. There are two kinds chemical forms of cocaine: the hydrochloride salt and the “freebase.” The hydrochloride salt or the powdered form of cocaine dissolves in water and can be used in a variety of different ways.
Cocaine is typically sold on the street as a fine, white powder. Street names for cocaine include “coke”, “blow", "bump", or "candy". It can be snorted, smoked, injected, ingested, or rubbed on mucus membranes such as the gums or in the vagina or anus before penetration. It provides a feeling of excitement, exhilaration and self-confidence lasting anywhere from 15 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the route the user used to get high. Cocaine produces its euphoric effect by activating the nerve cells in the brain that release dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure and mental alertness.
Cocaine may also come in a rock versus powered form called "crack". This form of the drug is typically smoked and gets its name from the crackling sound made when burned.
Most importantly, cocaine is highly addictive if not taken for the right reasons and can cause serious harm effects to your brain and body.
Moreover, cocaine has a high potential for abuse but can be percribed by a doctor for medical reasons, such as ocal anesthesia for some eye, ear, and throat surgeries. There are two kinds chemical forms of cocaine: the hydrochloride salt and the “freebase.” The hydrochloride salt or the powdered form of cocaine dissolves in water and can be used in a variety of different ways.
Cocaine is typically sold on the street as a fine, white powder. Street names for cocaine include “coke”, “blow", "bump", or "candy". It can be snorted, smoked, injected, ingested, or rubbed on mucus membranes such as the gums or in the vagina or anus before penetration. It provides a feeling of excitement, exhilaration and self-confidence lasting anywhere from 15 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the route the user used to get high. Cocaine produces its euphoric effect by activating the nerve cells in the brain that release dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure and mental alertness.
Cocaine may also come in a rock versus powered form called "crack". This form of the drug is typically smoked and gets its name from the crackling sound made when burned.
Most importantly, cocaine is highly addictive if not taken for the right reasons and can cause serious harm effects to your brain and body.
This page was last updated November 19, 2012.