Cocaine, a potent stimulant with highly addictive properties, continues to be a significant concern in the realm of substance abuse. Despite its prevalence during the 1980s and 1990s, the drug remains a persistent issue in contemporary society. Derived from coca leaves, cocaine has a long history of abuse spanning over a century, making it one of the oldest known drugs.
1.1 Forms of Cocaine
Cocaine typically exists in two primary forms: powdered and “freebase.” The powdered form,
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