Behavior Description We are all driven by some form of human desire. Some of the most common are sex, money, and power. However, for some, those desires can develop into deceit and greed. I had a friend by the name of Andrew.
Also cocaine is known as a stimulant drug and it is a schedule II narcotic. Cocaine is also known to be called C, coke, white dust and snow. Cocaine has 2 main forms that it can be used in. The forms that cocaine can be used in are, crack cocaine and cocaine hydrochloride (powder cocaine). Crack cocaine can be known as rock or crack on the streets as well.
These substances are often taken orally, consumed, inhaled, smoked, injected, or inhaled through the nose. Many of the individuals who reside in these types of drugs often affect their whole family. These substance abusers will often try to avoid taking responsibility for their behavior because they have already developed their common defense mechanism.
Most of the time, he thought about cocaine. Because of his intense cravings for it, he put himself in danger and went as far as knocking on Lolo’s door. Cocaine, being a stimulant causes your central nervous system to speed up. It gives a person more energy, like becoming restless or increased heart rate. This even lead to Ryan sleeping so little or not sleeping at all because of his constant cocaine usage.
“No one paid any attention, as everyone was busy going through their own withdrawal stages in different ways”(Beah 169). Ishamael Beah, author of A Long Way Gone, shares his experience as a boy soldier using cocaine in the Sierra Leone War. As young soldiers, the boys were introduced to many different drugs and stimulants which quickly turned into their heavy dependence on them to be strong soldiers. Among these drugs were cocaine, “a stimulant drug that is derived from the South American coca plant”(Miller). Cocaine affects your dopamine levels, causing feelings of euphoria and bursts of energy.
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Users of crack cocaine heat up the resulting crack rocks and inhale their fumes. This is typically done through a glass pipe. As the vapors enter your lungs they 're quickly absorbed into your bloodstream. Regardless of which type of cocaine you abuse, the effects are similar. They include: Euphoria Large amounts of energy, which is why people tend to talk a lot when they 're high
Many did not even suspect this drug to be harmful in any way. If anything, it was a recreational drug, meaning it was done for enjoyment and pleasure. Many of the users claimed that it was non- addictive but that is not true. The National Survey on Drug Abuse, in 1982, researched that 22 million Americans used cocaine at least once (Discovering U.S. History, 1997).
Teens Abuse Prescription Drugs Introduction Prescription drugs are a major issue in today’s society. They are the second most abused category of drugs in the United States, next to marijuana (Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2011). Many teens do not understand the consequences of abusing these drugs.
Both drugs are stimulants so they stimulate the individual and create an euphoric high, as a result of the way both drugs elevate the dopamine levels in the brain. Stimulants such as cocaine and meth cause the user to be more active, talkative, alert, less tired, exhilarated, etc. This essay will talk about each drug signs and symptoms treatment nursing management for drug abuse. Cocaine is an extremely addictive and poisonous drug and is a central nervous system stimulant (Miller-Keane).
The defendants’ exchange of $20,000 cash for the 20 kilograms of packaged cocaine demonstrates that the defendants knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully attempted to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute the cocaine. Arranging with Summers, who was in Syracuse, NY to meet the delivery driver in Fremont, Ohio and to exchange cash for cocaine is evidence that the defendants knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully attempted to possess cocaine and consequently, venue in the Northern District of NY is proper. To prove attempt, the people need only establish that the defendant had the intent to commit the underlying offense and the defendant took a substantial step towards that end. Anderson, 747 F.3d at 73.
In literature, methanol has been used as a non-destructive solvent for the cocaine extraction from euro banknotes. . Different percentages of methanol were used to extract cocaine 50%, 70%, 80%, 90% and 100%. In addition, PBS was also used to extract cocaine and each note was preceded by a second extraction with methanol for the matrix effect. Subsequently, the extraction by methanol, the euro bank note was washed by 20 ml Milli-Q water/ 5ml methanol. The extracted solution was diluted by different dilution, 1:10, 1:50, 1:100, 1:500, 1:1000 and 1:10000 with Milli-Q water.
Drugs are substances that trigger temporary changes in the body which may result in such a pleasurable and relaxing effect. Some of the types can slow down the nervous system’s action, while other types can have the exact opposite effect; spurring the nervous system into rapid action. Drugs are connected to cravings or addiction since a person’s body starts yearning for drugs after he or she has taken it for a while. Drugs affect consciousness significantly! They may cause people to hear or see things that aren’t real (hallucinations), experiencing mood swings, or may even distort people’s perceptions.
Did you know that cocaine, also known as coke or crack, is a highly addictive drug? Overdosing on this dangerous drug can cause serious symptoms or even death. Using cocaine can be fatal and harm your body in many ways. “Large amounts of cocaine can lead to bizarre, unpredictable, and violent behavior,” (National Institute of Drug Abuse). This could lead to overdose.
The reason people love the way cocaine feels is because of its feeling of euphoria the increase of energy levels and elevated mood of self esteem. In accordance to drugabuse.com short term side effects of using cocaine are, Paranoia, Dizziness, Muscle twitches, Dilated pupils, High body temperature, loss of sexual appetite. In addition the long term effects of cocaine include rectal functions from eating cocaine, could end up getting HIV from using the same needle again or with another person, Heart attacks, Constant nose bleeds, Strokes and even Seizures. Alternative names used among the streets are, Coke, Toot, Base, Powder, Candy, White, Flake, Basa, Rail, Snow, Bump, Yeyo and the list goes on.
