| STIMULANTS |
| Drug Name: |
Cocaine |
| Other Names: |
Coke, snow, nose candy, flake, blow, big C, lady, white, snowbirds |
| How consumed: |
Snorted or dissolved in water and injected |
| Effects: |
Addiction
Pupil dilation
Elevated blood pressure and heart rate
Increased respiratory rate
Increased risk of exposure to HIV, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases if injected
Paranoia
Seizures
Heart attack
Respiratory failure
Constricted peripheral blood vessels
Restlessness, irritability, anxiety
Loss of appetite
Tactile hallucinations
Insomnia
Increased body temperature
Death from overdose
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| Facts for Parents: |
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug. Heavy use may produce hallucinations, paranoia, aggression, insomnia, and depression. |
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