BIOL 1F25 Lecture Notes - Crack Cocaine, Circulatory Collapse, Corn Starch

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Derived from coca bush; grown in peru, bolivia, columbia; peru: world"s leading producer of leaf; columbia: world"s leading processor. Regulated as a narcotic but not a narcotic; stimulates release of brain chemicals that play a role in mental alertness and excitation. One of the most powerful pharmacological reinforcers known; once experienced tendency to reuse is nearly irresistible. Causes: exhilaration and euphoria; heightened alertness; greater capability for work; less fatigue; less need for food and sleep; perfect illusion drug/ego food. Exists in 2 main forms: hydrochloride salt: Street dealers often dilute with inert but similar looking substances (i. e. cornstarch: freebase form. Into us mainly from columbia; 70% of world consumption in the us. Primary ports include arizona, southern california, florida, and texas. Most americans handle cocaine everyday; cocaine hci binds closely to ink in paper on dollar bills. Emerged in 1980s; miami, la, houston, and san diego. Cocaine powder that is chemically altered into crystals.

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