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Cocaine is typically used in two forms—powdered (aka cocaine hydrochloride), which is often snorted, and solid or “rock” form (aka crack and freebase), which is typically smoked.3 Regardless of its form, cocaine has both short-term effects and consequences of long-term use, as it can impact a person’s health and lead to overdose, tolerance, dependence, and […]

Signs of Cocaine Use & Addiction Signs of cocaine use include: If you begin to notice some of the signs of cocaine addiction above in a friend or a loved one, it is never too late to get help. Call us today at Statistics on Cocaine Use Over 14 percent of all Americans age 12 […]

What is Cocaine? Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from leaves of the coca plant. It’s usually sold in a white powder or synthesized into crystals or rocks as “crack.” Snorting, smoking, or injecting the drug elicits a brief euphoric, energizing, and exhilarating feeling that lasts a few minutes to an hour, followed by an […]