... either eaten or smoked. Some positive effects are mood shifts, relaxation, and creativity. Some other side effects are general change in consciousness, increased appetite, slowness, tiredness, blood shot eyes, mouth ... and do not last long. There is great risk associated with cocaine use whether snorting, injecting, or smoking ingests the drug. Excessive doses of cocaine may lead to ... snorted or smoked. Another form of heroin known as "black tar" is available in the western United States. Black tar heroin, which is produced only in Mexico, may ... the extensive capillary surface of ...

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... the most common drug used by narcotics. Pure heroin is a white powder with a bitter taste. Street heroin may be up to dark brown because of the street conditions. When the drug appears as dark brown or black it is known as "black tar-. "Black tar- is available in the western part of the ... it can also cause paranoia. By harming the central nervous system, inhalants may dangerously injure the activity of the nerves that controls the breathing system. This may cause unconsciousness, coma, or even death. The danger is especially great if inhalants are taken along with ... the risk of lung ...

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