Cocaine is a potent stimulant drug that is approved for medical use in the United States.[1] While it can be used as an anesthetic, access to safer medications lessens the probability of it being used. Unfortunately, cocaine is also sold on the street and manufactured illegally.
If you or a loved one abuse cocaine, you know how addictive it can be. Cocaine can cause increased energy, heightened focus, euphoria, and increased self-confidence. It can also lead to heart complications and life-threatening overdoses when used in excess.
Your loved one might be attempting to abuse cocaine without your knowledge. If so, they probably refer to it using slang terms. Examples of street names for cocaine include white girl, blow, Florida Snow, Apache, and more.
Knowing all of the slang terms associated with cocaine will help you determine whether a loved one is abusing it.
In this article, you will learn:
- What are the effects of cocaine
- The signs of cocaine addiction
- The street names for cocaine
- Slang terms for mixing cocaine with other substances
What are the Effects of Cocaine?
Cocaine is a highly potent stimulant that is derived from the coca plant found in South America. Drug dealers sell it on the street, sometimes mixing it with dangerous adulterants and other substances. This makes it risky to abuse cocaine in any amount.
The effects of cocaine may include:[2]
- Increased energy and alertness
- A rush of euphoria
- Heightened confidence and talkativeness
- Fast or irregular heart rate
- Increased body temperature and sweating
- Dilated pupils
- Restlessness and irritability
- Anxiety and paranoia
Large doses of cocaine can lead to bizarre and unpredictable behavior. You could become violent towards others or engage in risky and impulsive behaviors, like driving under the influence. There is also a risk of experiencing heart complications and overdoses when using high doses of powdered cocaine at once.
Signs of Cocaine Addiction
The main signs that someone is addicted to cocaine include being unable to control how much they use, developing a tolerance, and struggling with withdrawal symptoms when they stop using it.
Other signs of cocaine addiction include:[3]
- Using a larger amount of cocaine for longer than you intended to
- Wanting to quit using cocaine but being unsuccessful
- Spending a lot of time obtaining, using, and recovering from the use of cocaine
- Continuing to use cocaine despite facing social and interpersonal problems
- Having a hard time keeping up with responsibilities at home, school, or work because of cocaine use
- Losing interest in previously enjoyed activities to use more cocaine
- Developing physical and mental health issues because of cocaine use
- Using cocaine in risky situations, like while driving
- Experiencing urges or cravings to abuse cocaine
- Needing to increase your dose of cocaine to experience the desired effect
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms once you stop using cocaine
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What are the Street Names for Cocaine?
Your loved one might be talking to people on the phone about cocaine using these slang terms to conceal their substance abuse.
The common street names for cocaine include:[4]
- Apache
- Blondie
- Blow
- C Dust
- Candy
- Coca
- Cola
- Florida Snow
- Mexican Percocet
- Nose Candy
- Paradise White
- Scottie
- Snowflake
- White Girl
- While Lady
- Zip
Additional slang terms may also be used to describe the high of cocaine. These include Big Rush, Friskie Powder, Happy Dust, Love Affair, and Paradise. If you hear your loved one using these terms, it might be time to discuss their treatment options with them.
Slang Terms for Cocaine Mixed With Other Drugs
Mixing cocaine with other substances can be incredibly dangerous. Unfortunately, many people who abuse cocaine combine it with other drugs to increase the high they experience.
The slang terms for mixing cocaine with other substances include:
- Cocaine and Tobacco- coolie or geek joint
- Cocaine and Marijuana- bazooka or candy sticks
- Cocaine and MDMA- candy flipping and bumping up
- Cocaine and PCP- whack, space, or space dust
- Cocaine and Heroin- beach, Belushi, or speedball
- Cocaine and Meth- croak or snow seals
- Cocaine and Fentanyl- dirty fentanyl or takeover
- PCP, Cocaine, and Crack Cocaine- beam me up and space ball
- Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, Benzos, and Alcohol- five-way
Crack cocaine is a form of cocaine that is cooked into a hard and rock-like substance. Smoking crack while high on cocaine can lead to dangerous heart complications. Additionally, mixing cocaine with any substance, whether it is marijuana, heroin, or meth, can lead to adverse effects, life-threatening overdoses, and long-term addiction.
Find Help for Cocaine Abuse and Addiction
If you or a loved one suffers from cocaine addiction, it’s time to seek help from a professional rehab program. At New Jersey Interventions, we can connect you with a top-rated rehab center in your area.
Contact us today for more information on cocaine addiction treatment.
References:
- The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Cocaine
- Medline Plus: Cocaine
- BMJ Best Practice: Cocaine use disorder
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Cocaine
Medically Reviewed: October 6, 2024
All of the information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.