cocaine

Meanings

• A strong stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant. It's usually snorted, but can also be smoked or dissolved in water and drunk.

  - "The effects of cocaine can last for hours."
  - "Cocaine is a highly addictive drug."
  - "The production and sale of cocaine is illegal in most countries."

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Synonyms

Bolivian marching powder , California corn flakes , Chyna Whyte , Hard White , angeldust , blow , booger sugar , boots , charlie , coke , crystals , girl , ice , nose candy , powder , rock , slim , snow , snuff , white lady , yay , yayo , yeyo , yola

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cocaine
coke , yoke , smoke , mope , slope , hope

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Homophones

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1. cane
   

2. gain
   

3. grain
   

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Variants

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cocaine , cocaines , crack , crack cocaine , cracks

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Forms

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Cocaine hydrochloride (HCl) or cocaine sulfate (CsSO4) are the two most common crystalline forms of cocaine.

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Etymology

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From the Quechua word 'coca' which means 'earth' or 'ground'. The name refers to the plant itself and its leaves which contain the active alkaloids cocaine and ecgonine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cocaine addiction: Cocaine addiction is a chronic condition characterized by compulsive cocaine use despite negative consequences to one's health, relationships, and other areas of life. Cocaine addiction is a complex condition that can involve both biological and psychological factors. Biologically, cocaine use can lead to changes in the structure and function of various brain regions, including the reward system, the executive function system, and the limbic system. These changes can make it difficult for individuals to control their cocaine use, even when they want to quit. Psychologically, cocaine addiction can involve various negative thought patterns and emotions, including anxiety, depression, paranoia, and guilt. These thought patterns and emotions can make it difficult for individuals to stay motivated to quit using cocaine, even when they know that it is causing them harm. Despite the challenges and complexities of cocaine addiction, there are effective treatments available that can help individuals overcome their addiction and lead healthier, happier lives.

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Culture

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Cocaine has been a part of human culture for thousands of years. The coca plant is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and has been used by indigenous peoples for various purposes, including as a food source, a medicine, and a spiritual enhancer. Over time, the use of cocaine spread beyond its native region and became a global phenomenon. Today, cocaine is a highly valued and widely used recreational drug, with millions of people around the world using it regularly. However, despite its popularity and widespread use, cocaine is also a highly addictive and dangerous drug, with potentially serious health consequences, including damage to the heart, lungs, and other organs, as well as the potential for addiction and other negative consequences.

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