Cocaine is an addictive stimulant that affects the brain. Cocaine isn’t a new drug. It is actually one of the oldest known drugs. Cocaine hydrochloride (the pure chemical), has been an abused substance for over 100 years, and coca leaves, the source of cocaine, have been ingested for thousands.

Between October, 2004 and January, 2005, there were 1,314 Federal offenders sentenced for powder cocaine-related charges and 1,205 sentenced for crack cocaine charges in United States Courts. Approximately 98.2% of the powder cocaine cases and 95.2% of the crack cocaine cases involved trafficking of the substance. Between January 12, 2005 and September 30, 2005, there were 4,242 Federal offenders sentenced for powder cocaine-related charges and 4,077 sentenced for crack cocaine charges in United States Courts. Approximately 98.4% of the powder cocaine cases and 95.3% of the crack cocaine cases involved trafficking.

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