Drug Itself
What is cocaine made out of?
Leaves of a Coca Plant
The main effect that cocaine has on someone in the psychological sense.
Immediate Addiction
It increases the want for food and sleep.
What's the maximum fine for doing cocaine?
$250,000
What problems could happen during a withdraw?
Loss of sleep, anxiety, tremors, aches, and low mood
What year was cocaine first made in the U.S?
1885
How long do the effects of the drug's intended use last?
15-30 minutes
Fact.
About how many people are compulsive users of cocaine?
5-6 million
About how many people are compulsive users every year?
5-6 million
What are some other versions of cocaine?
Cocaine hydrochloride, Freebase, and crystal crack.
What are long term effects of cocaine?
Nose lining damage, risk of blood poisoning, shakes and aches, damage in blood vessels, etc.
California has the highest cocaine use.
Myth; Colorado is actually the highest.
What's the longest sentence for doing more than 50g of cocaine?
20 years
About 28,000
What are some street names for cocaine?
Blow, Coke, Crack, Flake, Nose Candy, Snow
How many deaths, per year, are due to overdose?
Almost 28,000
Myth or Fact: Cocaine causes seizures and tremors.
Fact
How many years could you go to jail for selling drugs?
40 years
Who can you call to help you with any addiction, drugs included?
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
The 2006 survey reported about how many Americans, ages 12 and older, did cocaine in the last year?
35.3 million
How long do the more damaging effects last on a person's body?
Under most circumstances, permanently.
According to the European Center on Drugs and Drug Addiction , cocaine is the most used illegal drug in Europe.
Myth; It is the second most, behind cannabis
What percent of homicides are related to drugs?
13%
What year did cocaine become illegal in the U.S?
1914