Cocaine by Linzie Lavert

the many ways to absorb cocaine

linzielavert — 2024-09-12 17:46:35 UTC

cocaine can be absorbed through the nose, rubbed into the gums, injected, or smoked.

what does it look like?

linzielavert — 2024-09-12 17:47:10 UTC

how does cocaine affect the brain?

linzielavert — 2024-09-12 18:01:11 UTC

The brain's mesolimbic system is stimulated by reinforcing stimuli. It originates in the ventral tegmental area, located in the midbrain and leads to the nucleus accumbens.

linzielavert — 2024-09-12 18:04:10 UTC

Normally dopamine is released and sent to the synapse, but when cocaine is consumed the dopamine acts as a chemical messenger creating a signal. A transporter removes the dopamine to be recycled. This is what causes the euphoric feeling.

linzielavert — 2024-09-12 18:07:55 UTC

Cocaine is a known stimulant. People who use are described as energetic, talkative, mentally alert, and hypersensitive. Cocaine temporarily decreases the need for food and sleep. Some say their use increased productivity and helped finish activities quicker.

how does it work?

linzielavert — 2024-09-12 18:12:01 UTC

The faster absorbed, the quicker the high but it's also shorter lasting 5-10 minutes. If taken normally, the high lasts about 15-30 minutes. Large amounts may lead to bizarre, erratic behavior. In rare instances, first time use leads to instant death.

short-term after effects of usage

linzielavert — 2024-09-12 18:14:21 UTC

People who used cocaine describe feeling depression, paranoia, restlessness, irritability, panic, and anxiety. May also cause tremors or muscle spasms.

linzielavert — 2024-09-13 13:49:46 UTC

global usage of cocaine

linzielavert — 2024-09-13 13:56:13 UTC

The US accounts for 2.3% of global usage of cocaine.

how does cocaine affect your body?

linzielavert — 2024-09-13 14:00:17 UTC

There are many ways cocaine usage affects the body. When snorted, it affects the mucous membranes in the nose. It also creates "crack lung" or eosinophilic pneumonitis. Cocaine could also create palatal perforations in the mouth.

adverse effects of cocaine abuse

linzielavert — 2024-09-13 14:04:43 UTC

Using cocaine could lead to depression, paranoia, and increased violent tendencies. It could also lead to impairment in job functioning, interpersonal relationships, and financial status.

linzielavert — 2024-09-13 14:08:46 UTC