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Cocaine

Table of Contents

Introduction3

History3

Purpose3

Chemical Functions4

References5

Cocaine

Introduction

Cocaine is a natural occurring drug that stimulates the central nervous system in a way that no other drug can achieve. It creates a state of superficial stimulation that can seriously affect the human body. The addictive qualities of cocaine make it one of the most relished drugs among abusers who feel a sense of heightened pleasure. The pure chemical, cocaine hydrochloride, has been an abused substance for more than 100 years, and coca leaves, the source of cocaine, have been ingested for thousands of years. Today, cocaine is a Schedule II drug, meaning that it ...