Cocaine

Summary

Cocaine is a drug made from the leaves of the coca plant. Cocaine is a stimulant drug. This means it speeds up the brain and nervous system.

This fact sheet has information on how the drug is used, effects of the drug, mixing with other drugs, tolerance and dependence, withdrawal, overdose, pregnancy, the law and driving.

File link: Cocaine
File size: 1270Kb
Type: Factsheet
Date of Publication: 01 June 2011
Author Branch: Drug & Alcohol Office
SHPN: 110105