Cocaine and its Effect on the Heart

We all know at least a little about cocaine, but this site was designed to help you learn where cocaine comes from, how it is processed, and especially what it does to your heart.  So please, have a look around.
Site Map

Home--This is where you are right now

The Coca Plant--where cocaine comes from

Cocaine information--background info on processing and effects

Cocaine and the Heart--the negative cardiovascular effects of cocaine

Crack and the Heart--coronary artery dissection and possible links to crack

Other Risks and Interesting Facts--self-explanatory

References
 
 

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Crack and the Heart  Other Risks and Interesting Facts


This page was created as an assignment for a class at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina

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