Cocaine over-stimulates the circulatory, respiratory, and central nervous system. Cocaine interferes with the natural chemical in the brain that stimulates and regulates the firing of nerve cells. It increases the Dopamine level, stimulating the pleasure center of the brain. Muscle spasms in the various parts of the body can occur. Over-stimulation of the nervous system can cause convulsions, which can lead to respiratory collapse and death.

Crack is the street name given to cocaine that has been processed from cocaine hydrochloride to a ready-to-use free base for smoking. Rather than requiring the more volatile method of processing cocaine using ether, crack cocaine is processed with ammonia or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water and heated to remove the hydrochloride, thus producing a form of cocaine that can be smoked.

A.) Crack is made from cocaine in a process called freebasing, in which cocaine powder is cooked with ammonia or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to create rocks, chips, or chunks that can be smoked. The term crack refers to the crackling sound that is heard when the mixture is smoked. Crack is usually smoked in a pipe. Because it's smoked, crack cocaine effects are felt more quickly and they are more intense than those of powder cocaine.

A.) The chemical cocaine hydrochloride is commonly known as crack. Some users chemically process cocaine in order to remove the hydrochloride. This process is called "freebasing" and makes the drug more potent. "Crack" is a solid form of freebased cocaine. It is called "crack" because it snaps and cracks when heated and smoked.

In the early 1980s, the majority of cocaine being shipped to the United States was coming through the Bahamas. Soon there was a huge glut of cocaine powder in these islands which caused the price to drop by as much as 80 percent. Faced with dropping prices for their illegal product, drug dealers made a shrewd marketing decision to convert the powder to "crack," a smokeable form of cocaine. It was cheap, simple to produce, ready to use, and highly profitable for dealers to develop.

Evidence of paraphernalia such as glass vials & small bottles, glass pipes, white crystalline powder, razor blades, syringes, needle marks.

quot; Crack cocaine" is a mix of cocaine and baking powder (sodium bicarbonate) which comes as small lumps or 'rocks'. When smoked, the cocaine vapours reach the brain much quicker than snorting, producing an intense but short-lived euphoric rush and - very quickly - a compelling desire for more. Crack is also very harsh on the lungs. Crack is highly addictive but one hit will not make you addicted.

We use the Center for Disease Control traveler's health recommendations (www.cdc.gov). Your travel doctor will be knowledgeable about current epidemics and should be consulted. The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to Western Africa including Ghana . Discuss your travel plans and personal health with a health-care provider to determine which vaccines you will need. Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG).

Limb Loss is more often the result of, rather than the cause of other health problems. Since the loss of a limb can result in decreased activity, the risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle may be increased. Residual limb and phantom pain, as well as skin problems associated with prosthesis use are also common.

Independent scientific institutions around the world review relevant research as it is published. The consensus of these expert groups is that there is no demonstrable evidence of a risk to human health from mobile phone use. The GSMA however, continues to support international quality research into this question.

Amphetamines are central nervous system stimulants which tend to throw off the body's rest and repair system. Hyperactivity and mental anxiety are common. Repeated high dosage results in lethargy, exhaustion, mental confusion, and paranoia. Abnormal uncoordinated movements may persist long after chronic stimulant use stops. These can be accompanied by emotionalism which can be manifested in the form of hallucinations and, finally, blood pressure and heart problems.

PCP or "angel dust" was originally manufactured as a human, then animal, tranquilizer and can cause violent and self destructive behavior. "Dust" affects brain functions. Often it takes the user both out of reality and into a mind set that overrides the natural tendency to be cautious in dangerous circumstances. Consequently, users often place themselves in situations that may cause serious injury. They may become irrational and think themselves to be indestructible.

with other sedative hypnotics, barbiturates can produce physical dependence and withdrawal. Barbiturates were first introduced in the early 1900's and in the 1970's barbiturate overdose was a leading cause of death. Due to the abuse and overdose potential, barbiturates can be very dangerous if taken in greater than prescribed dosages. These drugs are very dangerous when used in combination with other central nervous system depressant drugs such as alcohol.

Regular heroin use can lead to physical and psychological dependence. It takes using the drug daily for several weeks for this to occur. Regular use will also lead to increases in tolerance, meaning you will need more of the drug to achieve the same effect. The result of this is that many dependent users rarely reach the level of high which they are hoping for, instead spending most of their time at a functional level, with perhaps a decent high for a short time after the hit.

While several older studies suggested an increased risk of prostate cancer in men after vasectomy, more recent studies have shown no evidence for increased risk. Other potential health problems, including heart and vascular disease, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders, have also been suspected in a few studies in the past. To date there is no conclusive […] Read more ...