PPT-‘‘The Cocaine Godmother’’

Griselda Blanco Griselda Blanco was one of the first Colombians to traffic narcotics to the United States Blanco was involved in drug trafficking Griselda was a ruthless female drug lord who killed at will. What is Cocaine?. Cocaine is a strong, highly addictive Central Nervous System stimulant that interferes with the absorption of dopamine, the brain chemical related to pleasure.. Pure cocaine is derived from the leaf of the Erthroxylon coca bush found in parts of South America. . 1. . Drug Category : Stimulant. History. Cocaine was first synthesized in 1855. It was not until 1880, however, that its effects were recognized by the medical world. . 2. History Cont.. Cocaine And Heroin Quiz . Decide whether the following statements are true or false. .. . TRUE . or FALSE: Using marijuana can lead a person to . experiment . with other drugs. . TRUE . or FALSE: People from middle class neighborhoods . Cocaine • April 201 3 • Page 1 Cocaine drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. It produces short - term euphoria, energy, and talkativeness in addition By: Jenna Pressler. Emily Freedman. Sara Seidman. Overview. What is Cocaine?. Cocaine is a local anesthetic and central nervous system stimulant. Powder or crystal form. Crack is a form of cocaine that has been processed to make a rock crystal that can be smoked.. 90% of . the nation's money supply is contaminated with cocaine. We can test for this using GC/MS. Cocaine (C. 17. H. 21. O. 4. N) is an alkaloid. Many drugs are alkaloids (Nitrogen containing bases).. Africa. n. . Americans: A Preliminary Study . Shenghan Lai. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Background. Cocaine use is a serious public health problem that affects almost every community in the US. . Alex Thurman. www.grammy.com. My Objectives. Review the history, chemistry, and pharmacology of cocaine. Discuss the acute and chronic effects of cocaine use with a focus on cocaine adulterants and metabolites. Synthetic Drugs:. Clinical, Psychobiological and Sociological Realities.. Implications for Treatment. . Ricardo Restrepo, MD; MPH . The Addiction Institute of NY. St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospitals. alkaloid. extracted from the leaf of the . coca. . bush. , . which . is cultivated at high altitudes in South America. It . is the . second . most trafficked illegal drug in the world. . Cocaine . Overview on Coke. Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. It produces short-term euphoria, energy, and talkativeness in addition to potentially dangerous physical effects like raising heart rate and blood pressure.. Junior Health. 1. Methamphetamine. What does it look like?. 2. What Are Effects From Meth?. * Meth produces . * . Meth may lead to:. 1. . 3. Street names for the drug. 5. How is Meth used and abused?. What is it?. stimulant drug. extremely addictive . made from leaves of the coca plant (South America). can be found in powder or crystal (freebase or crack) form. Kills 3 times as many people as any other type of illicit drug. Clinical, Psychobiological and Sociological Realities.. Implications for Treatment. . Ricardo Restrepo, MD; MPH . The Addiction Institute of NY. St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospitals.