To sign 'cocaine', form an 'A' handshape with your dominant hand. Bring the tip of your thumb up to the side of your nostril. Make a small upward motion against your nose while simultaneously sniffing or inhaling slightly, mimicking the action of snorting.
Establish the context by signing 'police' and 'find', then use the 'A' handshape at your nose for 'cocaine', followed by 'in car'.
Point to the person, sign 'recover', then sign 'cocaine' by bringing your thumb to your nose, and finish with the sign for 'addiction'.
Start with the sign for 'cocaine', then sign 'illegal' by striking your non-dominant palm with your dominant 'L' hand, and finish with 'drug'.
Establish the context by signing 'police' and 'find', then use the 'A' handshape at your nose for 'cocaine', followed by 'in car'.
Point to the person, sign 'recover', then sign 'cocaine' by bringing your thumb to your nose, and finish with the sign for 'addiction'.
Start with the sign for 'cocaine', then sign 'illegal' by striking your non-dominant palm with your dominant 'L' hand, and finish with 'drug'.
Yes, this is the standard ASL sign for cocaine. It is widely used by interpreters in medical, legal, and formal settings when discussing the substance.
You don't need to make a loud or audible sniffing sound. However, a slight inward breath or a facial movement that mimics sniffing helps clarify the sign and makes it look more natural.
No, this specific sign is generally reserved for cocaine. Other drugs, like marijuana or heroin, have their own distinct signs based on how they are typically consumed or their visual characteristics.
