Cocaine

Cocaine is a Class A narcotic which is distinguished as a white powder and usually cut into lines on a smooth surface however it can also be smoked or made into a liquid and injected.

The effects

• Makes you feel awake, alert and energetic
• Lowers your inhibitions
• Increases confidence and self-belief

The risks

• Cocaine is highly addictive
• Very expensive habit
• Snorting or sniffing can destroy the inside of your nose
• High doses can stop your breathing
• Potential for heart attack
• Prolonged use brings on anxiety and paranoia
• Longer term users may experience depression
• Reduced sex drive
• Cocaine-induced psychosis