Powder cocaine (also called coke), freebase and crack are all forms of cocaine. They’re all powerful stimulants, with short-lived effects. They temporarily speed up the way your mind and body work, but the effects are short-lived.
What are the effects?
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Like speed, cocaine can make you feel
very alert and confident.
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Under the influence of cocaine, people
are really talkative, confident and some
may say arrogant.
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The effects are quite short, but there is a
stong temptation to take more or 'Top Up'.
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What are the risks with cocaine?
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Because the effects are short lived, people who use cocaine find they want more and more, increasing the risk of addiction.
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Cocaine users have died from overdoses. High doses can raise the body's temperature, cause convulsions, a heart attack and heart failure.
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Snorting cocaine can damage the inside of your nose and mouth.
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Mixing cocaine with other drugs like alcohol is very risky and can lead to problems.
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Using cocaine over the long term can make people feel depressed and run down.
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It can lead to serious problems with anxiety, paranoia and panic attacks.