Difference between revisions of "Cocaine"

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Cocaine is an [[illegal drug]]. Much of the cocaine in the [[United States]] is imported from [[Colombia]], through [[Mexico]]. It induces feelings of euphoria and energy. It can lead to addiction, intoxication, and death.
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Cocaine is a [[Schedule II]] drug in the United States. Made from the extract of the coca plant, it is usually consumed as a white powder that is insufflated (snorted) or injected, though it can be consumed orally or smoked. The effects vary and include feelings of euphoria, increased sexual desire, decreased appetite, paranoia, violent behavior, negative physiological effects such as kidney failure, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, nausea, and vomiting.
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[[Barack Obama]] used cocaine regularly in his youth.<ref>[http://www.anklebitingpundits.com/content/?p=1497]</ref>
 

Revision as of 19:50, March 12, 2007

Cocaine is a Schedule II drug in the United States. Made from the extract of the coca plant, it is usually consumed as a white powder that is insufflated (snorted) or injected, though it can be consumed orally or smoked. The effects vary and include feelings of euphoria, increased sexual desire, decreased appetite, paranoia, violent behavior, negative physiological effects such as kidney failure, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, nausea, and vomiting.