Consider the different effects and risks associated with the various forms of cocaine (chewing the coca leaf, snorting cocaine, injecting cocaine, smoking crack). Cocaine in its various forms has presented psychosocial issues (financial, relationships, addiction, etc.) for individuals who engage in the use in any form. Should different laws and penalties be applied to the different forms? Explain your position with at least one example and recommendation to address.

Consider the different effects and risks associated with the various forms of cocaine (chewing the coca leaf, snorting cocaine, injecting cocaine, smoking crack). Cocaine in its various forms has presented psychosocial issues (financial, relationships, addiction, etc.) for individuals who engage in the use in any form. Should different laws and penalties be applied to the different forms? Explain your position with at least one example and recommendation to address.

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