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- Cocaine is a white powder and is usually taken by snorting up the nose. It can be smoked and is sometimes made into solution and injected. It is an expensive drug.
- It has the effect of making people feel confident and on top of the world.
- After a night using cocaine some people feel as if they have the flu.
- It can also be known as coke, c, snow and Charlie.
- Included in the risks are:
- It is very addictive
- Death can be caused by an overdose
- Cocaine is a class A drug so that is illegal to have, sell or give away.
- Possession of cocaine can mean a 7 year prison sentence and supplying cocaine can mean a life sentence and an unlimited fine.
