Cocaine Abuse and Addiction

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that directly affects the brain.

There are basically two chemical forms of cocaine: hydrochloride salt and freebase. The hydrochloride salt, or powdered form of cocaine, dissolves in water and, when abused, can be taken intravenously (by vein) or intra-nasally (in the nose). Freebase refers to a compound that has not been neutralized by an acid to make the hydrochloride salt. The freebase form of cocaine is smokable.

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Information provided by the National Institutes of Health.