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Cocaine
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Cocaine is a white powder made from the coca plant which is grown in South America. It is often called 'charlie' or 'coke' and usually sniffed up the nose.
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Crack is another type of cocaine which is usually smoked. Often called 'rocks' or 'stones'. |
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Cocaine and crack both give a huge rush of energy and the feeling that you can do anything. But this only lasts for a few minutes. After that, users often feel very miserable. Some get so bad they feel like killing themselves. These drugs can have very bad effects on the heart.
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Some people get into taking cocaine or crack all the time just to feel OK. They need to spend huge sums of money because these drugs are very expensive to use.
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It is illegal to have, to give away or to sell cocaine or crack. |
