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ERIC Number: EJ259074
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981
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Cocaine Abuse: The Evolution from Coca Leaves to Freebase.
Forno, Joseph J.; And Others
Journal of Drug Education, v11 n4 p311-15 1981
Describes historical and sociological patterns of cocaine use. Discusses cocaine as an example of a new drug abuse trend as users search for new ways of using old drugs in ways that produce enhanced euphoria. Describes the use of cocaine freebase and emergency treatment of cocaine toxicity. (Author)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, History, Medical Services, Physiology, Psychological Characteristics, Sensory Experience, Sociology, State of the Art Reviews, Stimulants, Trend Analysis
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cocaine