What is Cocaine?

is a powerfully addictive stimulant which comes from the dried leaves of the coca plant.
What is an example of Physical symptoms of using cocaine?
Any of these answers are correct
Decreased sense of smell/trouble swallowing /irregular or rapid heartbeat/ chronically running nose/decreased sleep
Who old do you have to be to get cocaine legally?
Cocaine is illegal no matter how old you are
How many people between 18-25 have survived after an emergency due to cocaine?
6.9% survived and said they used cocaince
Which organs are most affected after long term cocaine use?
The liver, kidney, and lungs.
What's another name for Cocaine
-Any one of these anwsers is correct
coke/rock/snow/blow/white/toot/nose candy/base/flake/powder/basa/smack
What is an example of the warning sign of using cocaine?
Any of these answers are correct
-Increased energy levels
-Decreased appetite
-Social or interpersonal problems
How long would you go to jail for being in possession of Cocaine?
You would go to jail for one year.
How many people between the ages of 15 and 34 used cocaine at least once in their life?
7.5 million people between the ages 15-34 used cocaine once in there life
Can you die after using cocaine just once?
Yes, after one high dose of cocaine can cause sudden death
How is Cocaine used?
Cocaine is inhaled or snorted through the nose or injected into a vein.
Whats an example of Psychological symptoms of using cocaine?
Any of these answers are correct
-Restlessness
-Depression
-anxiety
-Paranoia
What's one place you could get help for cocaine addiction?
Any of these answers are correct
-rehabs
-meeting
-medically assisted detox
-call lines
What percent of high school twelfth graders have used cocaine?
8.5% of twelfth grader cocaine at some point
What happens to your eyes after short term cocaine use?
Your eyes pupil will stay dilated after short term use of cocaine.
When was cocaine first used?
It was first used in the 1880s.
What are the Physical Warning signs of using Cocaine?
Any of these answers are correct
-chronically runny nose/nose bleeds
-bloodshot eyes
-sudden weight loss or gain
-usual odor on breath,body,clothing
How long could you go to jail for selling cocaine?
You could go to jail for 5-15 years
How many people 12 years or older reported having used cocaine is 2006?
35.3 million people 12 or older used cocaine
What happened to the human body after one high dose of cocaine?
You could either experience seizures,convulsions, and sudden death
Who invented Cocaine?

A German chemist named Albert Niemann invented cocaine.
What is an example of a symptom from cocaine withdrawal (after someone stops using the drug)?
Any of these answers are correct
cold sweats/nausea/vomiting/headaches/twitching/ Tremors/nightmares/fear of not being able to function without the drug
How long could you go to jail for trafficking cocaine?
You could go to jail for 15-20 years
How many teens had to go to an emergency hospital for cocaine use in 2005?
448,481 teens went to the hospital for cocaine use in 2005.
What happens to your heart and brain after long term cocaine use?
The blood vessels in your heart and brain will become permanently damaged.