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Huron Undercover Narcotics Team |
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COCAINE | |
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Powder cocaine packaged in "corner ties". These packages are "eight-ball" size, and ½ ounce. An "eight-ball" sells for about $200.00. |
Crack cocaine rocks and rocks packaged in "corner ties". A rock can sell for $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, or more, depending on size. |
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| Cocaine Paraphernalia associated with "snorting" | Cocaine Paraphernalia: Cutting agent, grinder, scale |
| Street Names: | Coke; Snow; Crack; Powder; Blow |
| Classification: | Stimulant; Schedule 1 |
| Physical Dependence: | Possible |
| Psychological Dependence: | High |
| Duration: | 1-2 Hours |
| Usual Method: | Sniffed; Smoked; Injected |
| Possible Effects: | Increased alertness; Excitation; Euphoria; Increased pulse rate & blood pressure; Insomnia; Loss of appetite |
| Effects of Overdose: | Agitation; Increased body temperature; Hallucinations; Convulsions; Possible death |
| Withdrawal Syndrome: | Apathy; Long periods of sleep; Irritability; Depression; Disorientation |
| Paraphernalia, Packaging: | Razor blades; Straws (tube-like instruments); Mirrors; Needles; Spoons; Cotton balls; Small ziplock baggies; Pipes; Cocaine grinders; Scales (digital and triple beam) |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Dry mouth and nose; Bad breath; Frequent lip licking; Excessive activity; Difficulty sitting still; Lack of interest in food or sleep; Irritability; Argumentative nature; Nervousness; Talkative, but conversation often lacks continuity; Changes subjects rapidly; Runny nose, cold or chronic sinus/nasal problems; Nosebleeds; use or possession of paraphernalia. |
