Cocaine by Elise Wesley https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv Cocaine, a highly addictive stimulant drug that leads to damaging effects on health. en-us 2023-03-21 20:11:01 UTC 2026-01-13 10:20:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Ingredients elisegwesley97 https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526039183 Cocaine is an addictive stimulant made from the leaves of a coca plant found in South America. It was originally used by South Americans as medicine for over 2,000 years but has later been used for euphoric purposes. ]]> 2023-03-21 20:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526039183 Use and Effects elisegwesley97 https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526045711 Although this drug can be used correctly and safely for medical purposes by healthcare professionals, recreational cocaine has been used improperly and dangerously. It is common for cocaine to cause immediate side effects for users. For example, increased body temperature, accelerated heart rate, loss of appetite, and more.  ]]> 2023-03-21 20:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526045711 Popularity elisegwesley97 https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526054399 Cocaine was first introduced around 1860 in South America, where it originated. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the U.S. saw an up-rise in cocaine usage. It had been labeled as the drug of the 80s and 90s due to its popularity. As of today, cocaine remains the second most popular recreational drug in the U.S.]]> 2023-03-21 20:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526054399 Addiction elisegwesley97 https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526056225 What makes cocaine addictive? Using cocaine stimulates the brain, leading dopamine to release. Therefore, creating positive reinforcement such as feelings of euphoria or excitement. In 2016, nearly 2 million individuals reported using cocaine. ]]> 2023-03-21 20:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526056225 Treatment elisegwesley97 https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526078459 Although there is no medication to reverse cocaine addiction, there are other treatment options. Inpatient rehabilitation programs are one of the best options for fighting cocaine addiction. Rehab programs may include counseling, support groups, various types of therapy, aftercare planning, and more. ]]> 2023-03-21 21:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526078459 Michigan Connection elisegwesley97 https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526125983 Michigan law enforcement and economists have discovered a new tracking system to identify suspected cities producing and selling cocaine. ]]> 2023-03-21 22:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526125983 World Connection elisegwesley97 https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526133345 Across the globe, many countries contribute to the serious cocaine epidemic by both distributing and consuming the addictive stimulant drug. These places vary from South America, the origin of cocaine, and Europe. ]]> 2023-03-21 22:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526133345 Final Thought elisegwesley97 https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526141358 2023-03-21 22:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526141358 Works Cited elisegwesley97 https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526151529
“Cocaine Drug Facts.” National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 19 Dec. 2022, https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine. 


“Cocaine History, Statistics, and Legal Penalties of Using Cocaine.” DrugAbuse.com, 25 Jan. 2023, https://drugabuse.com/drugs/cocaine/history-statistics/. 


“Drug Overdose Death Rates.” National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 8 Mar. 2023, https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates. 


“Mexico, U.S., Italy: The Cocaine Connection.” Stratfor, https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/mexico-us-italy-cocaine-connection. 

Parker, Kristen. “New Cocaine Tracking System Could Lead to Better Drug Enforcement.” MSUToday, 19 June 2014, https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2014/new-cocaine-tracking-system-could-lead-to-better-drug-enforcement. 
]]> 2023-03-21 22:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/elisegwesley97/rmn4f9wybj4brndv/wish/2526151529