EMCDDA Cocaine Hub
Submitted by Edie
- 7 May 2023
Overview
Cocaine is the hydrochloride salt produced from the leaves of the coca plant. Powder cocaine is typically snorted and less frequently injected. Crack is a smokable form of cocaine and is manufactured from cocaine hydrochloride.
Cocaine is known for its immediate effects and association with problematic patterns of drug use.
On this page, you can find links to data, scientific publications and resources available from the EMCDDA on the topic of cocaine and crack cocaine.
Resources are available in the following categories.