What is powdered cocaine? Who uses the drug? to cocaine’s effects. Many addicts report that as tolerance develops they Powdered cocaine (cocaine hydro- Individuals of all ages use fail to achieve the positive effects they chloride) is a stimulant that is cocaine—data reported in the National experienced when they first began extracted from the leaves of the coca Household Survey on Drug Abuse using the drug; thus, they begin to use plant, which is native to South indicate that an estimated 27,788,000 cocaine with greater frequency and in America. In the late 19th century U.S. residents aged 12 and older used a larger doses. form of cocaine at least once in their cocaine was used as an anesthetic, Cocaine users who inject the drug lifetime. (Slightly more than 6 million of but the availability of safer drugs expose themselves to additional risks, these individuals used crack cocaine.) rendered many of its medical applica- including contracting human immuno- tions obsolete. Today powdered Powdered cocaine use among high deficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and cocaine is abused for the intense school students is a particular concern. C, and other blood-borne viruses. euphoric effects it produces. Seven percent of high school seniors in the United States used the drug at least What is it called? What does it look like? once in their lifetime, and 2 percent used the drug in the past month, The most common names for pow- Cocaine typically is sold to users as dered cocaine are blow, nose candy, a fine, white, crystalline powder. according to the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future nose powder, powder, and white pow- Survey. der. (Please see the Street Terms text How is powdered cocaine abused? box below for additional names.) Powdered cocaine typically is What are the risks? snorted (inhaled through the nose), although it may be dissolved in water Powdered cocaine is a powerful Street Terms for Powdered Cocaine central nervous system stimulant. and injected. When snorted, the drug Aspirin Joy powder is absorbed into the bloodstream Individuals who use the drug may Aunt Marching powder through the nasal membranes. The become restless, irritable, and anxious. drug reaches the brain—and produces Use of powdered cocaine also can result Birdie powder Pariba its euphoric effect—within 3 to 5 in constricted blood vessels and Bolivian marching Powder diamonds minutes. When injected, the drug is increased temperature, heart rate, and powder Shake released directly into the bloodstream blood pressure. Heart attack, respira- Bouncing powder Shrile and reaches the brain within 15 to 30 tory failure, stroke, and seizure also Candy sugar Soft seconds. may result from cocaine use. Using Devil’s dandruff Star-spangled cocaine at the same time as alcohol is Fast white lady powder consumed is particularly dangerous because it heightens the cocaine’s Flake Sugar boogers euphoric effect and potentially Flave Uptown increases the risk of sudden death. Foolish powder White boy Friskie powder White dragon Cocaine is a very addictive drug. Happy powder Yao Chronic users risk developing tolerance physical dependence. may leadtoseverepsychologicalor for abuse.Abuseofthesedrugs phetamine, haveahighpotential which includePCPandmetham- Substances Act.ScheduleIIdrugs, substance undertheControlled Powdered cocaineisaScheduleII Is powderedcocaineillegal? Check outFastFactson , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Yes, powderedcocaineisillegal. K Jimsonweed Inhalants Y Prescription drugs PCP Methamphetamine MDMA Marijuana LSD Khat Her GHB andanalogs Cr Crac aba etamine ystal methamphetamine oin k cocaine :
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