Cocaine

Also known as:
Coke, Dust, Snow, Flake, Blow, Girl

You probably know why cocaine is abused -

Carefree Feeling

Euphoria

Relaxation

In control

But did you know that

A cocaine "high" lasts only about 5 to 20 minutes.

Cocaine use may cause severe "mood swings" and irritability.

You need more and more cocaine each time you want a "high.

Cocaine increases your blood pressure and heart rate -
particularly dangerous if you have a heart condition.

One use can cause death!

Possession and use are illegal and can result in fines and arrest.

Crack

Also known as:
Crack, "Crack cocaine", Freebase rocks, Rock

You probably know why crack is abused -

Quick high

Power

Euphoria

But did you know that -

Crack is almost instantly addictive.

One use could cause a fatal heart attack.

Repeated use may cause insomnia, hallucinations, seizures, paranoia.

The euphoric effects of crack last only a few minutes.

Crack possession and use are illegal in all fifty states.

There are more hospitalizations per year resulting from crack and
cocaine use than any other illicit substance.

Ice

Also known as:
Meth, Crystal, Crank, Methamphetamine

You probably know why ice is abused -

Temporary mood elevation

Exhilaration (high)

Increased mental alertness

Upper-increase wakefulness

But did you know that -

Ice is extremely addictive - sometimes with just one use!

Ice can cause convulsions, heart irregularities, high blood pressure, depression, restlessness, tremors, severe fatigue.

An overdose can cause coma and death

When you stop using ice you may experience a deep depression.

Ice causes a very jittery high, along with anxiety, insomnia, sometimes paranoia.

coke, charlie, snow, C

rock, wash, stone

what it looks like/how its taken

Cocaine is a white powder that can be snorted up the nose. Some users inject it.

It is a Class A drug.

Crack is a smokeable form of cocaine.

It is a Class A drug.

The effects of smoking crack are similar to snorting cocaine but much more intense.

The high lasts as little as 10 minutes.

Users often chase the high by repeating the dose.

Heavy users may take to dull the craving caused by the use of crack.

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