Cocaine

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts

Used for

cocaethylene, cocaine receptor, ethylbenzoylecgonine, homocaine

Broader Terms

alkaloid, central nervous system stimulant, dopamine agonist, local anesthetic, tropane

Narrower Terms

crack cocaine

Facts

• Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant.
• If cocaine is present, it attaches to the dopamine transporter and blocks the normal recycling process, resulting in a buildup of dopamine in the synapse, which contributes to the pleasurable effects of cocaine.
• Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that directly affects the brain.
• A highly addictive stimulant drug derived from the coca plant that produces profound feelings of pleasure.

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