Cocaine

Cocaine is a drug extracted from the leaves of the cocoa plant. It is a potent brain stimulant and one of the most powerfully addictive drugs. Like any other drug, if taken too much or too strong, or if your body can't handle it, you have the possibility of dying, or severe brain damage.

Negative Effects

• central nervous system stimulation
• pupil dilation
• elevated blood pressure
• elevated heart rate
• increased body tempature
• irritation of the mucous membrane of the nose
• increased risk of exposure to AIDS, hepatitis and other diseases caused by injecting cocaine with contaminated equipment
• insomnia
• loss of appetite
• paranoia
• seizures
• death by cardiac arrest or respitory failure
• constricted peripheral blood vessels
• feelings of restlessness, irritability, and anxiety
• depression associated with withdrawel

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