Cocaine - Wikipedia Cocaine, also known as benzoylmethylecgonine, is a tropane alkaloid and central nervous system stimulant derived primarily from the leaves of two South American coca species: Erythroxylum coca and E novogranatense, which are cultivated almost exclusively in the Andes
Cocaine - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant (Erythroxylon coca) which is native to South America Cocaine can be snorted through the nose, rubbed into gums, injected into the bloodstream, or smoked Serious medical complications can occur with cocaine use, including cocaine use disorder and overdose
Cocaine - DEA. gov White, crystalline powder derived from coca leaves Cocaine base (crack) looks like small, irregularly shaped white rocks Cocaine is an intense, euphoria-producing stimulant drug with strong addictive potential
Cocaine Illicit Use: Addiction, Overdosage, and Drug Testing Yes, cocaine is a strongly addictive illicit drug Long-term effects of use can lead to tolerance, high doses and the need for more frequent use to attain the same level of pleasure during the initial period of use The use of cocaine increases the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain
Cocaine (Crack): What It Is, Side Effects, Risks Withdrawal Cocaine is a very addictive stimulant drug Using it increases your risk of serious and sometimes life-threatening medical conditions like heart attack and stroke People may call cocaine snow, coke, flake and blow