Write short notes on Cocaine.

Explanation

Coca alkaloid or cocaine : It is a white, crystalline alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of coca plant Erythroxylum coca, native to south America. It is commonly called coke or crack.
Mode of abuse: It is usually shorted.
Effect: It has a potent stimulating action on the cetral nervous system as it interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Hence it produces a sense of euphoria and increased energy. Its excessive dosage causes hallucinations,