Abstract
Cocaine (COC), a drug derived from coca leaves (Erythroxylon coca) is found in two chemical forms for use: cocaine hydrochloride, known as "powder", used intranasally or intravenously, and the base form, known as Crack, used through smoke. The process of burning the crack stones generates a product called anhydroecgonine methyl ester (AEME), which is inhaled along with the volatilized coc…