Cocaine by Katherine Allard https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf By: Katie Allard en-us 2019-03-01 15:31:47 UTC 2023-04-01 00:19:17 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Cocaine? katherinelallard48 https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/336888626 Cocaine is a highly addictive psychoactive, stimulant drug. It is made from the leaves of a Coca Plant that is found in South America. In the Coca plant, it is composed of different chemical elements that create one chemical compound of C17H21NO4. The next thing ]]> 2019-03-01 15:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/336888626 How can Cocaine be used? katherinelallard48 https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/336891280 There are several different ways that Cocaine can be instilled into the Human Body. These ways consist of injecting or snorting the substance, and dissolving in water. Cocaine can also be mixed with other drugs or stimulants such as fentanyl or synthetic opioids. Common names for cocaine include:
-Coke
-Blow
-Crack
-Rock
-Snow]]> 2019-03-01 15:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/336891280 What is Cocaine used for? katherinelallard48 https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337239584 In the past, cocaine was used to treat different diseases and was also used as an anesthesia for some surgeries. Cocaine is known to numb areas of the nose, throat, and lining of the mouth. This can be helpful for some medical procedures. However, it was found to be extremely addictive and had high abuse potential so it was classified as a narcotic. Today, most users abuse this drug by selling it illegally and is often referred to as a "street drug". ]]> 2019-03-03 16:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337239584 Effects katherinelallard48 https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337240460 Short term effects
-extreme energy
-happiness
-mental alertness
-hypersensitivity to sight and sound
-paranoia 
-loss of appetite
-increase heart rate
-contracted blood vessels
-unusually sleep patterns
-hallucinations
-erratic and violent behavior
Long Term effects
-damage to blood vessels within your heart and brain
-high blood pressure 
-strokes
-heart attacks
-liver or kidney damage
-lung damage
-weight loss
-malnutrition 
-irritability and mood disturbances

]]> 2019-03-03 16:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337240460 Statisitcs katherinelallard48 https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337241108 There is an estimated 1.2 million cocaine users that are 12 years or older, which accounts for 6% of the world population. As of 2014, there was an estimated 3,000 male and 1,000 female deaths due to an overdose of cocaine. Nearly 40% of drug misuses or abuse-related emergency department visits. ]]> 2019-03-03 16:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337241108 Cited Sources katherinelallard48 https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337241776 “Addiction Statistics in Michigan.” The Treatment Center, www.thetreatmentcenter.com/resources/drug-facts-by-state/michigan/.
“Cocaine History and Statistics.” DrugAbuse.com, 4 Dec. 2018, drugabuse.com/cocaine/history-statistics/.
“Cocaine Treatment and Rehab - Overcome Coke Addiction.” AddictionCenter, www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/cocaine/treatment/.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Cocaine.” NIDA, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine.
“Short & Long-Term Side Effects of Cocaine - Brain Damage - Drug-Free World.” Foundation for a Drug-Free World, www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/cocaine/effects-of-cocaine.html.
]]> 2019-03-03 16:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337241776 Treatment katherinelallard48 https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337242199 Currently there are no medications that are being used to treat Cocaine addictions, although researchers are looking to find one. However there has been a vaccination that was developed to reduce the chance of someone relapsing. There are many treatment centers available for individuals with a cocaine addiction. There is also mental health counseling, art therapy, equine therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and support groups that have been shown to help with this addiction. ]]> 2019-03-03 16:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337242199 Connection to Michigan katherinelallard48 https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337243552 With Michigan being ranked within the top ten states for having drug addictions. Many of these addictions include opioids, heroin, and stimulants such as cocaine. According to the article, nearly 16% of the funded treatment provided by the state was due to cocaine. ]]> 2019-03-03 16:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337243552 Final Thought katherinelallard48 https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337272826 2019-03-03 20:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinelallard48/kmyfezaag1vf/wish/337272826