Have you ever wondered about the rich history of cocaine, the use of cocaine hasn’t always been used to get “feeling right”. Cocaine comes from a plant native to the high mountain ranges in South America, where it was first introduced. The first use of cocaine was introduced around 1853 in South America. The coca leaves were used by the natives of South America to help with farming in thin air at high altitudes. The coca plant acted upon the user as a stimulant, that increased breathing, which also led to more oxygen intake by the user of the drug.
Later, in 1855, cocaine was becoming more than just a oxygen booster at high altitudes, science was figuring out new ways to maximise the effects of the narcotic. It was early in the year of 1855 …show more content…
This time period in american history is greatly hidden to the public, due to great amount of people affected by the drugs during that time, and the bad influences on American culture.
Cocaine became a way of life for many people in the early 1900’s due to the lack of knowledge and lack of narcotic laws during the time period. Cocaine was influenced on millions of people because of Hollywood’s approval which led to international attention. Hollywood was constantly promoting the positive effects from narcotics and the widespread use by the famous actors, which led to the widespread use of cocaine across nations all over the world. Cocaine wasn’t the only narcotic that was becoming widespread in the early 1900’s, opiums and heroin were on the rise as well. To add to the many problems of widespread drug abuse, cocaine was being introduced to many tonic’s and beverages as a “cure all” ingredient. The tonics in drug companies were being mixed with opiates and cocaine being distributed to old and young freely as needed. It wasn’t till many years later that the dangers of the drugs being distributed became …show more content…
Crack has had no positive effects on the users of the narcotic. Crack becomes a “way of life” for most the first time they try the drug. In the state of Texas, crack cocaine and cocaine are both considered to be an illegal narcotic due to its addictability and harmful effects on the human body. A person caught with a amount for personal use is to not exceed 180 days in jail and a fine of not more than $2,000. Any person caught selling the narcotic is to be sentenced to no less than 180 days and no more than 99 years in jail, with fines to not exceed more than $250,000. Both cocaine and crack cocaine are considered to be a controlled substance in the United States. Cocaine had some positive uses before it was synthesized into the powerful narcotic it is known as today; which was the coca leaves that helped increase breathing in high altitude environments to sustain a life of farming. Once cocaine became widespread for a “energetic rush” it led to the downfall of society for a big period of
Later, in 1855, cocaine was becoming more than just a oxygen booster at high altitudes, science was figuring out new ways to maximise the effects of the narcotic. It was early in the year of 1855 …show more content…
This time period in american history is greatly hidden to the public, due to great amount of people affected by the drugs during that time, and the bad influences on American culture.
Cocaine became a way of life for many people in the early 1900’s due to the lack of knowledge and lack of narcotic laws during the time period. Cocaine was influenced on millions of people because of Hollywood’s approval which led to international attention. Hollywood was constantly promoting the positive effects from narcotics and the widespread use by the famous actors, which led to the widespread use of cocaine across nations all over the world. Cocaine wasn’t the only narcotic that was becoming widespread in the early 1900’s, opiums and heroin were on the rise as well. To add to the many problems of widespread drug abuse, cocaine was being introduced to many tonic’s and beverages as a “cure all” ingredient. The tonics in drug companies were being mixed with opiates and cocaine being distributed to old and young freely as needed. It wasn’t till many years later that the dangers of the drugs being distributed became …show more content…
Crack has had no positive effects on the users of the narcotic. Crack becomes a “way of life” for most the first time they try the drug. In the state of Texas, crack cocaine and cocaine are both considered to be an illegal narcotic due to its addictability and harmful effects on the human body. A person caught with a amount for personal use is to not exceed 180 days in jail and a fine of not more than $2,000. Any person caught selling the narcotic is to be sentenced to no less than 180 days and no more than 99 years in jail, with fines to not exceed more than $250,000. Both cocaine and crack cocaine are considered to be a controlled substance in the United States. Cocaine had some positive uses before it was synthesized into the powerful narcotic it is known as today; which was the coca leaves that helped increase breathing in high altitude environments to sustain a life of farming. Once cocaine became widespread for a “energetic rush” it led to the downfall of society for a big period of