C o c a i n e The powerful addictive drug known as cocaine has been around since the time of Native American Empire of the Incas. The Incas chewed coca leaves to obtain mild euphoria, stimulation and alertness. The Incas also brewed coca leaves to form tea which contained significant amounts of...

Cocaine is an alkaloid obtained from leaves of the coca plant and used medically as an anesthetic. It is also widely abused as a drug. Cocaine is classified as a narcotic for legal purposes by the United States government. It causes strong psychological dependence. Cocaine hydrochloride, a water-...

CRACK, COCAINEWHAT'S THE DIFFERENCEWritten By David LaflerCrack (rock) and cocaine are both stimulant drugs, which are widely used in our country today. They both present problems for us because of their potency and highly addicted addicts that can not seem to escape their grasp. Crack and cocaine ...

Cocaine is an alkaloid obtained from leaves of the coca plant and used medically as a local anesthetic. It is also widely abused as a drug. Native Americans of the Inca Empire chewed coca leaves to obtain mild euphoria, stimulation, and alertness. The drug was first isolated in 1855 and came to be u...

Snow. Powder. Dust. Blow. Thousands of tons of refined cocaine are exported through South American countries every year. Columbian based mafias rule the drug circuit with an astonishing magnitude of power and money. From Mama Coca to Pablo Escobar, cocaine has been used as a connection to other wor...

Club drugs are becoming an increasingly prevalent part of pop culture with a devastating effect on the users. In a new day and age of urban culture a large group of individuals are experimenting with what are known as club drugs. Clubs drugs include a group of diverse compounds that are capable of...

Alcohol What are the street names/slang terms for it?Booze What is it?Alcohol is the most commonly used and widely abused psychoactive drug in the country. What does it look like?Alcohol is used in liquid form. How is it used?Alcohol is drunk. Types include beer, wine, and liquor. What are ...

Drugs vs. Sports Drugs used in sports is more dangerous than people realize and should be drastically reduced or eliminated. Drugs and Athletes. Drugs have been a problem in our society for many years. They have been used and abused by many groups, including professional athletes. It is cert...

Drugs and Athletes Drugs have been a problem in our society for many years. They have been used and abused by many groups, including professional athletes. It is certainly quite common to hear about or read about athletes and drug use. Although drugs have a lengthy history of use by athletes, they h...

Drugs and Athletes Drugs have been a problem in our society for many years. They have been used and abused by many groups, including professional athletes. It is certainly quite common to hear about or read about athletes and drug use. Although drugs have a lengthy history of use by athletes, they h...