What is Cocaine
Extracted from the leaves of a specie of the coca plant which is native to south America, Cocaine is a very powerful stimulant. The finished product from this plant is a white crystal .This substance works by cutting signals between nerve cells, preventing dopamine from being recycled hence causing excessive amounts to build up. Being one of the deadliest substances known to man, it goes by a wide variety of names some of which include; COCAINE, Aunt, Nora, Bernice, Binge, Blow ,C ,Charlie ,Coke ,Dust ,Flake ,Mojo ,Nose ,Andy ,Paradise ,Sneeze ,Sniff, Snow, Toot, White.
Cocaine can be taken by snorting(inhaling) this is usually done with the powdered form while others will prefer to dissolve Great site and inject into the bloodstream. The also exist a popular method which is smoking. This substance is illegal in most countries worldwide. Cocaine can be very addictive and overdose on it can lead to death
Effects of Cocaine
Like all substance ingested into the human body, the effects will vary with may factors like body to mass ratio, age, quantity taken amongst others. Some effects include;
constricted blood vessels
dilated pupils
nausea
raised body temperature and blood pressure
fast or irregular heartbeat
tremors and muscle twitches
restlessness
snorting: loss of smell, nosebleeds, frequent runny nose, and problems with swallowing
smoking: cough, asthma, respiratory distress, and higher risk of infections like pneumonia
consuming by mouth: severe bowel decay from reduced blood flow
needle injection: higher risk for contracting HIV, hepatitis C, and other blood borne diseases, skin or soft tissue infections, as well as scarring or collapsed veins