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HARM REDUCTION GUIDElines
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COCAINE
COKE / BLOW
COCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
All information sourced from DanceSafe.org
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WHAT IS COCAINE?
- HOW IS COCAINE USED?
- WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF COCAINE?
- WHAT IS THE DOSAGE OF COCAINE?
- HARM REDUCTION TIPS FOR COCAINE.
WHAT IS COCAINE?
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Cocaine Hydrochloride ("coke," "blow") is a bitter, numbing, white powder derived from the leaves of the coca plant, which grows mainly in South America.
- Coca-Cola used to contain cocaine (hence the name) and so did many other over-the-counter food and medicine products.
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Crack cocaine is made by chemically altering cocaine hydrochloride into feebase crystals or "rocks," which are easily smoked.
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HOW IS COCAINE USED?
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The leaves of the coca plant can be chewed or made into a tea. Coca leaves are used this way legally in many countries as a mild stimulant similar to caffeine.
- Most often powder cocaine is snorted in small lines. The effects come on gradually and peak after about 15-30 minutes, with a total duration of about an hour.
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HOW IS COCAINE USED?
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When smoked in the form of "crack," the effects come on immediately but wear off much more quickly.
- When injected, the effects are felt immediately and much more intensely.
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WHAT ARE THE
EFFECTS OF COCAINE?
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Cocaine is a stimulant drug like speed, but much shorter acting.
- Cocaine causes a sudden increase in heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and breathing rate.
- Cocaine also leads to feelings of confidence, alertness, and euphoria.
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WHAT IS THE
DOSAGE OF COCAINE?
EVERY INDIVIDUAL REACTS DIFFERENTLY TO EVERY CHEMICAL, this information is intended
to describe the range of dosages others report using and it should not be construed as a recommendation of any sort. Individuals can respond very differently to the same dosage.
WHAT IS SAFE FOR ONE CAN BE DEADLY FOR ANOTHER.
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WHAT IS THE
DOSAGE OF COCAINE?
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A typical snorted dose is between 30mg - 70mg.
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A typical smoked dose of crack cocaine is between 15mg - 50mg
- Frequent users develop drug tolerance and tend to use more.
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HARM REDUCTION
TIPS FOR COCAINE
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Use of any stimulant drug can lead to sleep deprivation and insomnia, which may contribute to impairment in cognition, mood, and memory.
- Drinking alcohol while using cocaine substantially increases the risk of heart and liver problems.
- Cocaine and crack are very short-acting. This can lead to individuals using too much or too often.
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HARM REDUCTION
TIPS FOR COCAINE
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Many users become compulsive in their use of cocaine, which can lead to physical or psychological addiction.
- The after-effects can include depression, agitation, anxiety, and paranoia, and these effects can last for hours or days.
- The intensity of these effects depend on how much and how often cocaine is used and are more intense when cocaine is smoked.
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HARM REDUCTION
TIPS FOR COCAINE
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High or frequent doses have caused seizures, strokes, or heart attacks in some people.
- Repeated snorting can damage the membranes of the nose.
- Sharing straws can spread Hepatitis C and other diseases. Dollar bills are very dirty and should not be used for snorting.
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HARM REDUCTION
TIPS FOR COCAINE
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Over 80 percent of all US cocaine is cut with an adulterant called levamisole (a dewormer for humans and animals), which causes a severe immune disorder in some regular users. Symptoms can include dark skin spots around extremities and respiratory infections.
- Cocaine is a Schedule 2 controlled substance and is illegal to possess, distribute, or manufacture in the United States. Penalties for even posession can include long prison sentences.
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