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A life-threatening first try What your teenager may not know once he/she has his/her first try at cocaine is that he/she may have a seizure, stroke, heart attack, or experience respiratory difficulty that could lead to death—all on the first try. The risk is in no way worth the short-lived feelings of boundless vigor he/she may experience. After this passing delusion, he/she is not only left with a gnawing yearn for more of the drug but agitation and depression as well. Cocaine is illegal and addictive. It may also be known as ‘crack’ since it may not just be taken in powder form but in the crystal form called crack. Cocaine can be taken in by your teen in a variety of ways, as a powder it can be sniffed, as a liquid it can be directly injected, and it can be smoked as crack. Cocaine may also be known as: rock/crack, dust, snow, sneeze, toot, blow, powder, slang-coke, and lines. Signs of Cocaine Use Strange eating or sleeping patterns of your teenager can be a sign of cocaine use. A sudden elevation in heart rate may also be a sign. Cocaine takes its toll on your teen’s emotions even when he/she is not high. Anxiety, paranoia, violent behavior, and changes in mood are all affects of cocaine on users. Because of its addicting nature, with use of the substance your teenager will slowly lose parts of his life, first it may be his school performance, then possibly his friends, and then his extra-curricular activities as well. Another issue with cocaine is the fact that it is pricey. A normal teenager who may just have allowance or some extra cash from an after-school job will be buried in debt with several tries of the expensive drug. This is where his/her drug issue can get even more complicated. In order to provide for his/her addiction a teenager may get desperate enough to avert to teen crimes like stealing, maybe even from your own wallet. Be on the lookout for... If you notice any of the following characteristics in your troubled teenager then he/she may be abusing cocaine or another stimulant:
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