Cocaine Street Names
Cocaine is a highly abused, toxic chemical that is derived from the cocoa plant. Cocaine street names are used between drug users and the people selling the drugs to openly discuss illicit activities without others knowing the true nature of the conversations that are taking place. Generally, there are street names for crack cocaine, cocaine and methods of cocaine use.
Street Names for Powder Cocaine
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, when powder cocaine is discussed between users on the street it is often referred to as:
- Soft
- Snow
- Blanca
- Flake
- Icing
- Snow White
- White Powder
- Powder
Street Names for Crack Cocaine
Cocaine slang names often refer to characteristics of the drug such as its origin.
Cocaine that has been cooked down with baking soda and other chemicals to create a hardened form of the drug that is then smoked is commonly referred to as “crack.” Crack cocaine street names often refer to the hardened texture of the drug while the name “crack” actually refers to the crackling sound that is made when the drug is smoked. Some of the most common street names for crack cocaine include:
- Hard
- Dope
- Base
- Freebase
- Rocks or Rock
- Cookie
Cocaine Street Names Based on Origination
Because most cocaine originates from South America and is trafficked into the United States by Mexican cartels and drug traffickers, many of the street names for the drug relate to the origin of the drug. For instance, you may hear cocaine being referred to as:
- the Peruvian Lady
- that Peruvian Flake
- Percia
- Burnese
Each of these cocaine street names directly refers to the perceived geographic region in which the drug was either cultivated in or from which it was received by drug traffickers for induction into the United States or other areas of the world.
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Long Term Cocaine Side Effects
- Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug which causes significant health problems in the long-term. Cocaine abuse has also been linked to psychological problems, and can worsen or initiate mental health challenges.
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Signs and Dangers of Cocaine Tolerance
- The more someone uses cocaine, the higher their tolerance will become and the more at risk they will be of negative consequences.
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Symptoms of Cocaine Use
- A person who is using cocaine may appear to have lots of energy, be very talkative, and have rapid, erratic movements. Cocaine is a stimulant, and its effects are of the stimulating nature.
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