Cocaine

usgb/kəʊˈkeɪn/
noun

A powerful drug that is often used illegally. It is a white powder that people snort through the nose.

He was arrested for possession of cocaine.
Visual representation of "cocaine" - A powerful drug that is often used illegally. It is a white powder that people snort through the nose.

Often appears as...

  • cocaine abuse
  • cocaine addiction

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Disapproving

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Illegal Substance

Cocaine is an illegal drug in most countries and is heavily penalized.

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He faced severe penalties after being caught with a bag of cocaine.
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Health Risk

Cocaine has severe health risks including addiction and overdose.

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Many people die each year due to cocaine overdoses.
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Connotation

Cocaine often carries connotations of a party drug among the wealthy or famous.

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Tabloids splashed headlines about the actor's cocaine-fueled parties.
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