What is obtained from the plant Erythroxylum coca and mention its effects on human body
- Coca alkaloids or cocaine is obtained from the coca plant a native to South America.
It is obtained from dry leaves and branches of coca plants.
$\Rightarrow$ It interferes with the transport of the neuro-transmitter dopamine.
- Cocaine commonly called coke or crack is usually snorted.
It has potent stimulating action on central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy.
$-$ Excessive dosage of cocaine causes hallucinations, sleeplessness and obstructs hunger.
- Atropa belladonna and Datura plants also cause
Given effects due to ........
- Cancer of lung
- Bronchitis
- Gastric ulcer
- Emphysema
Physical and mental dependency over any specific drug is known as
What are the extreme effects of drug /alcohol abuse?
Why do some adolescents start taking drugs. How can this be avoided ?
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