Science 9-drug unit

Cocaine is a strong and deadly drug which is mainly used recreationally. It is the second most commonly used illegal drug after cannabis. Although rare, it can sometimes be used medically for uses like numbing on the mouth and nose. It is mainly inhaled, snorted or injected into the bloodstream. Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that can cause a huge toll on ones life. It has many poor effects on the users body. Problems may occur in the lungs, blood and brain. This drug can cause serious problems like strokes, seizures and even death. There are around 10,000 people each year in just the United States that die from Cocaine.