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How is cocaine made?
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Cocaine is made from the leaves of the coca plant, which is native to South America. The leaves are processed to extract the drugs chemical components and purified into what is known as cocaine hydrochloride. It is then typically converted into the common forms of cocaine that are seen on the streets, such as powdered cocaine and crack cocaine. 

Crack cocaine is created by processing powdered cocaine with baking soda or sodium carbonate. The process is called "cold-casing," and it converts the hydrochloride salt form of cocaine into a free-base form which is much more water-soluble, allowing it to be heated and smoked. Crack cocaine is a potent form of the drug that provides a powerful and short-lived high.