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- Originally consumed without processing
- Illegal in U.S. and almost all over the world
- Routes of use: injected, snorted, chewed/eaten, freebased, smoked
- Class II controlled substance in U.S.
- TGI Friday's in New York City's Wall street district closed down for selling cocaine and marijuanaGothamist: Wall St. Friday's Was Ultimate Hot & Spicy Spot for Cocaine (March 8, 2009)
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Cocaine is an addictive stimulant originating in the leaves of the coca plant, found primarily in South America. When used as a recreational drug, it is most frequently snorted, but can also be injected or smoked in the form of crack.
On March 9, 2009, a man from Chili was arrested for trying to smuggle cocaine into Barcelona inside his leg cast.MSNBC: Alleged drug smuggler nabbed with cocaine cast (March 7, 2009)
Effects
Cocaine has powerful effects on the human central nervous system. Recreational users experience euphoria and increased energy. The "comedown" from the drug includes depression, paranoia and restlessness. These effects can be amplified if the drug is used frequently.Health Issues
Cocaine is extremely addictive and can cause great pain in users who are unable to experience the drug at a regular rate. Frequent use can increase the chance of becoming impotent or developing diseases of the kidneys or connective tissue. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that over 6 million Americans used some form of cocaine in 2006.-
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Cocaine Questions
OPEN THREAD: Toxicology tests show Billy Mays used cocaine before his death 7 AnswersBilly Mays here for Cocaine! Are you tired of having no energy, too much money and a boring life. Well not anymore! Just a couple of sniffs of Cocaine and your... read more
cocaine video, where can I find it? 2 AnswersHi markb, Currently the video is available to "purchase". The seller has issued an offer of $250,000 for the cocaine video of the Vice President's daughter inha... read more
Study finds 100% of bills collected from major U.S. cities contain traces of cocaine. Is cocaine-use common place in American cities? 13 AnswersNo, the presence of traces of cocaine does not mean much regarding cocaine usage. There is some relationship, because urban areas with drug problems have very h... read more
How long does it take (in amt of hrs) for a small trace of cocaine to turn up in your system in a urine test? 5 AnswersThis depends slightly on the exact amount and the method that your friend took the drug. Insufflation (sniffing) and injection are the two most popular ways to ... read more




