It was created on December 23, 1913, with the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act in response to a series of financial panics (particularly the panic of 1907) that showed the need for central control of the monetary system if crises are to be avoided.
The short-term physiological effects of cocaine include constricted blood vessels; dilated pupils; and increased temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. Large amounts (several hundred milligrams or more) intensify the userâs high, but may also lead to bizarre, erratic, and violent behavior.
Knowing the signs of cocaine withdrawal can show a potential drug abuse problem. Cocaine is an extremely dangerous drug as it is highly addictive. In 2011, 16.3% of adults in the US have used cocaine in their lifetime. As a powerful stimulant, it has life-threatening effects on the human body. Withdrawal symptoms when stopping cocaine use can cause you or a loved one to lapse back into taking the drug, or they can serve as indicators that someone is addicted to cocaine and may need drug rehab.