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Drug Identification Chart: Cocaine
(Crystals)
(Powder)
(Tablets)
(Liquid)
(Powder)
Cocaine (Crystalline)
Description: Shiny, odourless crystalline powder resembling snow
Street Names: Coke, Coca, Coco, Snow, Powder, Charlie, Dust, Snowflake
Methods of Use: Snorted Injected
Category: Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)
Most Commonly Cited Effects: Euphoria, stimulation, insomnia, masks fatigue, loss of appetite and inhibitions
Detection Method: Dilated pupils, dehydration, chapped nostrils, bleeding, track marks, sniffling, dry mouth and lips, slurred speech Illusions, hallucinations, dreamlike
Appendices: I
Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)
Cocaine (Rocks)
Description: Small white or beige rocks
Street Names: Crack, Rock, Freebase
Methods of Use: Smoked
Category: Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)
Most Commonly Cited Effects: Same effects as powder cocaine, but faster and more intense
Detection Method: Dilated pupils, dehydration, chapped nostrils, bleeding, track marks, sniffling, dry mouth and lips, slurred speech Illusions, hallucinations, dreamlike
Appendices: I
Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)
