Chemistry in Everyday life - Story of cocaine

  • Introduction to Chemistry in Everyday life

  • What is cocaine?

  • Historical background of cocaine

  • Extraction and purification of cocaine

  • Chemical properties of cocaine

  • Structure of cocaine molecule

  • Chemical formula of cocaine

  • Physical properties of cocaine

  • Routes of administration of cocaine

  • Mechanism of action of cocaine in the brain

  • Effects of cocaine on the central nervous system

  • Short-term effects of cocaine use

  • Long-term effects of cocaine use

  • Health risks associated with cocaine use

  • Addiction and withdrawal symptoms of cocaine

  • Cocaine in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Medical uses of cocaine

  • Cocaine as a local anesthetic

  • Development of synthetic substitutes for cocaine

  • Cocaine use in the past vs present

  • Cocaine as a recreational drug

  • Cocaine as a stimulant

  • Common street names for cocaine

  • Ways to identify cocaine use

  • Impact of cocaine on society

  • Cocaine trafficking and illegal trade

  • Global cocaine production and consumption

  • Legal status of cocaine worldwide

  • Efforts to control cocaine production and trafficking

  • International anti-drug policies and initiatives against cocaine

  • Conclusion: The Story of Cocaine

  • Summary of key points

  • Impact of cocaine in our society

  • The need for more awareness and education regarding cocaine use

  • References and suggested readings

  • Cocaine in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Medical uses of cocaine
  • Local anesthetics
  • Dental procedures
  • Topical anesthetics for eye, nose, and throat surgeries
  • Cocaine as a local anesthetic
  • Mechanism of action
  • Blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels
  • Prevention of nerve cell communication
  • Duration and potency of the anesthesia
  • Development of synthetic substitutes for cocaine
  • Lidocaine
  • Benzocaine
  • Procaine
  • Tetracaine
  • Cocaine use in the past vs present
  • Historical use of cocaine
  • Use in tonic wines and patent medicines
  • Modern use and abuse of cocaine
  • Rise of cocaine addiction and illegal trade
  • Cocaine as a recreational drug
  • Stimulant properties of cocaine
  • Euphoric effects and increased energy
  • Suppression of appetite
  • Short-term pleasurable effects
  • Common street names for cocaine
  • Coke
  • Blow
  • Snow
  • Nose candy
  • Crack
  • Ways to identify cocaine use
  • Physical and behavioral signs
  • Dilated pupils
  • Hyperactivity and restlessness
  • Paranoia and irritability
  • Impact of cocaine on society
  • Health consequences
  • Increased risk of heart conditions
  • Financial costs
  • Social and legal consequences
  • Cocaine trafficking and illegal trade
  • Global production and consumption
  • Major cocaine producers and consumers
  • Routes of trafficking
  • Organized crime involvement
  • Legal status of cocaine worldwide
  • Variations in cocaine laws
  • Decriminalization and legalization debates
  • Strict penalties for production and distribution
  • International efforts to combat cocaine trafficking
  • Efforts to control cocaine production and trafficking
  • International cooperation and strategies
  • Interpol and law enforcement agencies
  • Collaboration with drug-producing countries
  • Air and sea interdiction operations
  • International anti-drug policies and initiatives against cocaine
  • United Nations Conventions on Narcotic Drugs
  • United States’ War on Drugs
  • European Union Action Plan on Drugs
  • Drug enforcement agencies and task forces
  • Conclusion: The Story of Cocaine
  • Recap of key points covered
  • Importance of understanding the impact of cocaine
  • Calls for increased awareness and education
  • Encouragement for responsible decision-making
  • Summary of key points
  • Definition and historical background of cocaine
  • Chemical properties and structure of cocaine molecule
  • Medical and recreational uses of cocaine
  • Health risks, addiction, and illegal trade associated with cocaine
  • Impact of cocaine in our society
  • Health consequences: heart conditions, addiction
  • Financial costs: treatment, law enforcement
  • Social and legal consequences: damaged relationships, criminal records
  • Need for rehabilitation and support services
  • The need for more awareness and education regarding cocaine use
  • Importance of providing accurate information
  • Prevention strategies and harm reduction
  • School and community-based programs
  • Access to support and treatment for those affected
  • References and suggested readings
  • Books:
    • “The Chemistry of Cocaine” by Michael Pollan
    • “Cocaine: From Medical Marvel to Modern Menace in the United States” by Joseph F. Spillane
  • Research papers:
    • “Chemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Cocaine” by Silvia P. Fraga and Roberto Etchenique
    • “Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry of Cocaine” by Marcelo M. L. Ribeiro and Luiz G. A. Terças
  • References and suggested readings (contd.)
  • Websites:
  • Journals:
    • Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
    • Journal of Analytical Toxicology
  • References and suggested readings (contd.)
  • Documentary films:
    • “Cocaine Cowboys” (2006) directed by Billy Corben
    • “The Business Behind Getting High” (2007) directed by Brett Harvey
  • Online resources:
  • Thank you!
  • Questions and discussion
  • Recap of the main points covered
  • Encouragement for further exploration of the topic
  • Closing remarks and dismissal