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How does coke accelerate the transport of dopamine?


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Coccine:

  1. The leaves of two South American native coca species, Erythroxylum coca, and Erythroxylum novogranatense are the main source of cocaine.
  2. It is an alkaloid, and stimulant substance.
  3. It is most frequently used as a euphoriant and recreational drug.

Dopamine:

  1. It is a neurotransmitter and hormone.
  2. Movement, memory, pleasure reward, and motivation are just a few of the vital bodily processes it affects.
  3. Numerous neurological and mental health conditions are linked to dopamine levels that are high or low.

Effect of coke on dopamine:

  1. Cocaine binds to the transporter that removes dopamine, so when someone consumes it, dopamine starts to build up at the receptor.
  2. The accumulation of dopamine causes an increased response, which causes the person to experience ecstasy and bliss.


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