Cocaine is a strong but short acting stimulant drug, also known as an upper.
It’s a white powder that’s usually snorted but can also be made into a solution and injected.
According to Drugs.ie
Short-term effects include:
Effects of cocaine start quickly but only last for up to 30 minutes
You may feel more alert, energetic, exhilarated and confident
Your heart and pulse rate speed up suddenly
Hyperactivity, dilated pupils, dry mouth, sweating and loss of appetite
Higher doses can make you feel very anxious and panicky
An increased sex drive
Long-term effects include:
Tightness in chest, insomnia, exhaustion and unable to relax
Dry mouth, sweating, mood swings and loss of appetite
You may become aggressive or even violent
You may feel depressed and run down
Damage to nose tissue
Digestive disorders, dehydration and anorexia
Kidney damage
If you use it often you may lose your sex drive
Injecting may cause abscesses
Smoking may cause breathing problems
Anxiety, paranoia and hallucinations, if you use a lot
Restlessness, nausea, hyperactivity, insomnia and weight loss
Overdose can cause fits, stroke or heart attack. The drug can stay in your system for up to 4 days. A new infographic by design taxi shows exactly the effect of the drug on various parts of the body.
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