PEPPA FACTSHEETS- COCAINE
(1) Cocaine and crack are both stimulants and powerful, but short-lived effects. Crack is a concentrated form of cocaine the effects of which last for a hort tile and can leave people wanting more and more.

(2)Cocaine is also known as coke, charlie, snow and lines and it is usually sniffed. Crack is also known as stones, rock and wash and it is usually smoked.
Cocaine is usually chopped into a fine powder using a razor blade or bankcard and then snorted up the nose (tooter). Other ways include swallowing it in a wrap of paper, smoking it in a joint or pipe and injecting it into the veins.

(3) users can feel strong and confident and alert but there is a downside it can become a bad habit. And those who get into it badly can end up with their health, relationships and get into trouble at work. They also get into trouble as they turn to crime and violence to get money to pay for the drugs.

(4) Cocaine can also cause a high blood pressure, mental health problems and heart conditions. Sniffing can also damage your nose badly, it can also cause breathing problems and pains in the chest. Smoking anything can damage your lungs.

(5) People who use it can get anxiety, paranoia and exhaustion. When they stop regular use they can usually feel depressed and run down for a long time. Using cocaine with any other drugs can be fatal

(6) Because effects wear off quickly they are expensive and a habit can cost you a bomb as well as damage your house. Regular users build up a tolerance and need to take  larger amounts to get the same effect. They can also  become dependent and develop a habit.

(7) It is a class A drug and it is illegal to have it,use it, give it away or sell it!!
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