Cocaine has different pharmacodynamic properties that make possible its use as a local anaesthetic and as a sympathomimetic stimulant at the central nervous system (CNS). The …

Snorted, smoked, or injected, cocaine rapidly enters the bloodstream and penetrates the brain. The drug achieves its main immediate psychological effect—the high—by causing a buildup of …

For the prevention of relapse, medications that block cocaine euphoria or reduce cocaine craving have shown promise. Potential relapse-prevention medications include GABAergic …

According to McGill University, cocaine interacts with dopamine, norepinepherine, and serotonin, three very important neurotransmitters. It blocks the reuptake of these chemicals in the brain …

Cocaine is a drug you can snort, smoke, or inject. It makes you feel very happy and alert for a short time. But it carries many risks, including overdose and serious physical and mental side ...

Sep 22, 2024 · Cocaine blocks the reuptake of dopamine, leading to an accumulation of this “feel-good” neurotransmitter in the brain. It’s like turning up the volume on your brain’s reward …

Cocaine acts by blocking the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. By binding to the transporters that normally remove the excess …

Jan 1, 2014 · Cocaine actually blocks the uptake of the monoamine neurotransmitters, not just dopamine, and also increases the concentrations of serotonin and norepinephrine (Carroll et …

This hollow mahogany mold is used to press cocaine syrup into solid blocks. Manufacturers pour cocaine into the wooden mold and press out excess water, which flows through the tiny holes …

Aug 22, 2024 · When cocaine enters the brain, it binds to the dopamine transporter, effectively blocking its function. This blockade prevents the reuptake of dopamine, causing it to …