How It's Made/Taken
How is the process of making cocaine started?
The first step of making cocaine is soaking coca leaves in gasoline.
What is one nickname for cocaine?
Some nicknames are:
-coke
-big c
-snow
Name one short term effect of cocaine.
Some short term effects are:
-decreased appetite
-increased energy
-feelings of exhilaration
Define substance abuse?
Substance abuse is the use of substances in a way that it is not intended to be used or in a way it is harmful to the person.
How is cocaine taken?
Cocaine can be injected or snorted
True or False: Ancient Incas in the Andes chewed on coca leaves to get their hearts racing and to speed their breathing to counter the effects of living in thin mountain air.
True. Coca is one of the oldest, most potent and most dangerous stimulants of natural origin.
True or False: Cocaine is addictive and can be deadly.
True
What is one possible risk factor for abusing substances?
-genetics
-starting drug use at an early age
-history of substance abuse in the family
True or False: Near the end of the cocaine making process, the cocaine is microwaved.
True. After going through a hydraulic press, the cocaine is put in a microwave to remove excess solvents.
True or False: Cocaine can be legally prescribed for medical uses.
True. Cocaine can be prescribed a doctor or medical professional in the U.S., it is used topically as a local anesthetic.
What is one long term effect of cocaine abuse?
- addiction
- liver damage
- increased potential to develop cardiovascular disease
What is one place someone can get help for substance abuse in Tompkins County?
- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services
- Alcohol & Drug Council Inc
What does cocaine look like?
White crystalline powder
True or False: According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) in 2012, nearly 4.7 million Americans aged 12 or older reported using cocaine in the past year, and almost 38 million reported ever using cocaine in their lifetime.
True. Also, according to a study in 2014 nearly 0.6% of the U.S. population reported using cocaine in their lifetime.
What are two consequences for using cocaine?
-addiction
-getting arrested for possession of an illegal substance
-cocaine bought off the streets can be laced with many deadly
-overdosing
True or False: Ammonia, diluted acid, and acetone are all ingredients in cocaine.
True. Ammonia and diluted acid are added to the cocaine. The cocaine later is dissolved in acetone.
True or False: The U.S. has the highest cocaine use of any other country in the world. One in 40 Americans use the drug, or about 2.4% of the population.
False. That is Scotland. However, in the United States, cocaine is about $150 per pure gram.
True or False: In 2018, the U.S. President started passing more and more laws making it harder to buy cocaine so it is kept off of the streets.
True.