coca plant. It is either `snorted' through the nasal passages or injected intravenously.

Users call it by a variety of names, including coke, C, snow, blow, toot, nose candy, flake and The Lady.

Cocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants, which tend to give a temporary illusion of limitless power and energy that leaves the user feeling depressed, edgy and craving more.

Crack is a form of cocaine that has been chemically altered so that it can be smoked. Cocaine and crack are highly addictive. This addiction can erode physical and mental health and can become so strong that these drugs dominate all aspects of an addict's life.

Both drugs have been a contributing factor in a number of drownings, car crashes, falls, burns and suicides.

People under the influence of these drugs frequently do risky things they later regret.

Even first-time users may experience seizures or heart attacks, which can be fatal.

Some users spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on cocaine and crack each week and will do anything to support their habit. Many turn to drug selling, prostitution or other crimes.

These are illegal substances. Depending on where you are caught, you could face high fines and long jail time.

Be a real friend. If you know someone with a drug problem, be part of the solution and urge your friend to get help.

DRUGS DGS