Cocaine, along with heroin, is one of the heaviest drugs. The cocaine is extracted from the leaves of the coca bush. This shrub grows in South America.
The history of cocaine
The very first coca bushes came to Europe as early as 1750. These coca smells came from South America. Cocaine was first extracted in 1860. In 1879, cocaine was used to treat morphine addiction. An ophthalmologist used the cocaine for local anesthetic purposes in ophthalmology in 1884. Richard Willstätter, who later won the Nobel Prize, described the molecular structure of cocaine in his doctoral thesis. Coca Cola even contained cocaine extract until 1903.
How is cocaine taken?
Cocaine is mainly snorted. But it can also be sprayed. Cocaine can also be smoked in the form of crack cocaine.
What effect does cocaine have?
Cocaine constricts the blood vessels. It has a local numbing effect on the tongue and gums. There is also an increase in heart and pulse rate. Increased blood pressure can be caused by taking cocaine is not uncommon. Cocaine addicts have a euphoric and uplifted mood. There is also a very pronounced alertness and attention. When cocaine is consumed, self-esteem and self-confidence decreases, and the sexual inhibition threshold decreases. Cocaine addicts also suffer greatly from pronounced anxiety. An increase in temperature and an increased respiratory rate are also side effects of taking cocaine, as it leads to motor hyperactivity and the body adjusts to higher performance. When taking cocaine, there can also be increased aggressiveness and also increased irritability.
What is the risk or side effects of cocaine?
The use of cocaine can trigger anxiety, depression and nausea can also occur. Affected persons may suffer from panic attacks or paranoia. Disorientation, exhaustion and hallucinations when taking drugs also occur more often.
