Describing it
a white powder sustance
cocaine
this illegal drug can create short bursts of energy
what is cocaine
this short term effect makes a person feel very energetic
what is increased energy
when a person takes cocaine they can have dangerously increased rate
What is the heart
long term use of cocaine can lead to this condition where they cant stop using it
what is addiction
this substance has nicknames like a soda
coke
repeated snorting of cocaine can damage this part of the face
what is the nasal septum the wall between your nostrils
soon after using cocaine a persons heart may beat much faster
what is rapid heart beat
when injecting cocaine it can mess with your skin and blood which can spread infection
what are blood borne diseases
overtime using this can cause lots of damage on
What is the heart
a south american plant that is used for cocaine
what is a coca plant
long term use of cocaine can alter this part of the brain responsible for reward
what is dopamine system
this short term effect makes people feel super happy
what is euphoria
cocaine can make your blood pressure to rise increasing risk of
what is heart attack
long term use of this can cause ongoing feeling of sadness and low mood
what is depression
method of using cocaine by inhaling it through the nose
what is snorting
street cocaine is often mixed with these to increase profit
what are cutting agents
cocaine can cause this uncomfortable feeling or nervousness
what is anxiety
high doses of cocaine can cause seizures which are sudden disturbance in this system of the body
what is the nervous system
long term use of cocaine can lead to memory problems and trouble focussing
what is the brain
this brain chemical is increases when cocaine is used
what is dopamine
cocaine can cause severe mental health effects like paranoia hallucinations and more.
what is anxiety
in higher doses cocaine can cause this condition can make people feel suspicious or distrustful of other
what is paranoia
cocaine use can narrow blood vessels sometimes leading to this condition in the brain
what is a stroke
long term use of cocaine can damage lungs, heart liver increasing the overall risk of this
what is death