Cocaine Addiction

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am

What Is Cocaine Addiction?: Cocaine is a very popular recreational drug and central nervous system stimulant.  Individuals who take it report feelings of euphoria and increased energy. Many describe the feeling they experience as a rush. In the United States, cocaine is classified as a schedule 2 drug and is illegal to possess and distribute. Cocaine addiction in the U.S. is quite problematic and there has been long going efforts to decrease its abuse.

Cocaine Basic

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am

Cocaine is a stimulant taken from the coco plant. Coco plants can be found mainly in South America.  Cocaine in the primary, recreational form available today is white in color and is a powdery substance. Most people snort it.  However, it can also be taken orally, or injected into the body. Some people also smoke it.

Cocaine is a schedule 2 drug in United States and is illegal to have possession of and...

Cocaine Q & A

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am

a. What kind of drug is cocaine? Cocaine is a very powerful stimulant.

b. Is it true that I can have a heart attack if I use cocaine? Yes, individuals that take cocaine are at risk for a heart attack even after one use. This is true for persons of all ages, even young individuals and those in good health. Cocaine causes a tremendous amount of strain on the heart and can le...

Cocaine Dangers

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am

Cocaine is a very dangerous drug. Medical professionals report that the cardiovascular system is most at risk when individuals use cocaine.  It is possible to have a fatal heart attack after taking cocaine a single time.  They may experience a ruptured aorta, cell death or even an angina. Besides being a threat to the cardiovascular system, cocaine can also lead to strokes, liver damage and failure.

Cocaine can potentially cause so much heart damage is becaus...

Cocaine Mixing

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am

a. Cannabis: This combination would likely dull the effects of the cocaine high because it (cannabis) helps persons relax. 

b. Heroin: This is what is referred to as a speedball. Though some people enjoy taking this combination, it is very dangerous and can lead to death. Cocaine, being a stimulant causes the heart rate to speed up. Heroin, a depressant, causes it to slow dow...

Cocaine Effects

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am

Individuals who take cocaine often report experiencing feelings of euphoria. They may feel more alert mentally then normal, have increased energy and will be hyper stimulated.  Sometimes they may feel anxious and irritable. Physically, a person's pupils might dilate. They can become flushed and their temperature may increase. The blood vessels will constrict and the heart rate and blood pressure increases.

The pleasurable rush or feeling brought on by

Cocaine Legality

Date : October 17, 2009, 12:00 am

Cocaine is a Schedule 2 drug, as is crack. They are both illegal to possess, purchase or distribute. Those that are found with it may face jail time.  Cocaine is also illegal in most other countries as well.