Crystalline white powder.

Cocaine has a short-lived high and an unpleasant, depressive, comedown.
 
It is a stimulant drug.

METHOD OF USE

Most commonly snorted (via a straw or similar), but can also be injected.

THE LAW

CLASS:  A
 
Possession:  
Up to 7 years imprisonment and/or a fine.

Supply:
Up to life imprisonment and/or a fine.

EFFECTS/SIGNS OF USE

• Increased alertness
• Excitation
• Euphoria
• Increased heart rate & blood pressure
• Dilated pupils
• Folded wraps of paper
• Handbag, mirror & razorblade
• Straw for snorting

DANGERS/RISKS

• Hallucinations, agitation, paranoia
• Convulsions & possible death
• Addiction
• Aids/Hepatitis if shared injecting
• Wound botulism if injecing
• Damage to nasal tissue & septum from long term snorting