Examining the addictive properties of cocaine
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Brief history
- Short term effects
- Cocaine addiction
- Long term effects
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Abstract
Throughout history human beings have been fascinated with chemicals and substances that alter the body's mental and physical states. Activities such as the chewing khat and smoking opium poppies have been exercised for hundreds of years in different cultures across the globe. Nevertheless, while humans have been known for consuming substances for recreational purposes, one can assume that each culture has had to deal with individuals who for some reason are unable to control their substance use. Until recently, little was known about the properties of addiction and as a result this type of abusive behavior was often attributed to a weakness in character or was thought to be the manifestation of negative supernatural forces. Only recently has science been able to provide a more intricate understanding of the physiological effects that drugs trigger within the body. In modern society, one drug that is very well known for recreational use is cocaine. This powdered substance is derived from coca leaves and it has become extremely popular both with recreational drug uses and the scientific community. Decades of misinterpretation allowed cocaine to assert itself as a popular drug for many generations, from the late 1800's straight through to modern times (Gawin: 1991). Several research studies have demonstrated that cocaine is a unique drug in terms of its addictive properties and the physiological effects which it produces in across several species.
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