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Effects of Cocaine Abuse
Wednesday, February 08, 2012Cocaine is a CNS stimulant which alters the brain's ability to process dopamine, a brain chemical responsible for pleasure and movement. Cocaine produces a euphoric effect which can last up to 30 minutes. Drug addiction or drug abuse with Cocaine can ha... Read More
Effects of Stimulants Abuse
Wednesday, February 08, 2012Stimulants are substances which heighten nervous system responses or generate a feeling of euphoria or arousal by affecting the levels of dopamine in the brain. Drug addiction to stimulants can be severe because of the link between dopamine and pleasure ... Read More
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