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Drug: Cocaine

Aka: coke, charlie, snow, c, flake, toot, white, blow

What is it?

Cocaine is a drug made from the coca plant. It is a white powder with a bitter taste, and it dissolves in water. Cocaine is a stimulant (upper). Stimulants act on the central nervous system and increase activity in the brain.

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someone takes the drug.

How is it taken?

Cocaine is usually snorted up the nose and can be injected

What are the effects?

It makes you feel wide-awake, confident.
You have a feeling of euphoria.
It raises your body temperature and reduces your appetite.
It last about 30 minutes.

What are the risks?

Like with most drugs, the feelings of well being soon wear off, and you want to take more and more to get back those feelings.

Coke is psychologically very addictive.
The come down leaves you feeling anxious and depressed. Some people may get panic attacks.
You may not be able to sleep.
It can be difficult to resist the intense craving, and you begin to crave more and more.
If you use heavily, you can lack sexual desire.
If there is a history of mental illness, coke could bring these illnesses out in you.
Long-term use can damage your nose.
You can overdose on coke.
Mixing substances is very dangerous and can be deadly. Don’t mix cocaine and heroin (speedball).
It will damage your finances.
Using cocaine and alcohol creates coca-ethylene and can be dangerous.

Treatment

Contact EVOLVE on 01865 723909. We can offer a treatment service. If you would like information, advice or just a chat, please ring 01865 723909. EVOLVE will support you through your treatment. You will not be alone.

Injecting

If you are injecting, there is a greater risk of overdosing, and injecting brings on many other problems, e.g. blood borne viruses, vein damage, ulcers and gangrene. If you use dirty needles, you are at risk from HIV and hepatitis. If you share any injecting paraphernalia, including spoons, water, filters, works and tourniquets, you are at high risk of contracting hepatitis C. Use needle exchanges to get clean equipment; phone 01865 260250 to find your local needle exchange.

Pregnancy

Using cocaine whilst pregnant can damage your baby. The placenta can separate and bleed, you can have a miscarriage or your baby could be still born. Cocaine can cause abnormalities in your baby. Babies can be born prematurely and small and show withdrawal symptoms when born. Speak to your midwife or GP if you have concerns.

How much is it?

It costs about £25 per half gram and about £40 per gram.

Cocaine is a Class A substance.

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