Effects of Cocaine

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What is Cocaine? A drug obtained from leaves of a so American plant that can result in severe mental trust and is sometimes used in medicine. Cocaine is one of the most dangerous and illegal drug, it’s mostly produced in so many countries (Mexico, Columbia, United States). There are many psychological and physical effects from cocaine usage that could damage someone by not even knowing how. The problems related to cocaine abuse have an effect worldwide; therefore it is a problem that society cannot be ignored.
Today Cocaine can be found in almost every city and it’s used by people of all walks of life. During in the 70s and 80s Cocaine use was at its highest. It was the drug of choice for the rich and famous people and was part of what some called a glamorous. Cocaine was first remote forced from cocoa leaves in 1859 by German chemist Albert Niemann. (http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/cocaine/a-short-history.html). Sigmund Freud used the drug and was the first one to mainly promote cocaine as a stimulant to cure depression and sexual impotence. Cocaine use in society range a...

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