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Coca alkaloid or cocaine is obtained from coca plantErythroxylum coca, native to South America. It interferes with the transport of the neuro-transmitter dopamine. Cocaine, commonly called coke or crack is usually snorted. It has a potent stimulating action on central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy. Excessive dosage of cocaine causes hallucinations.

Marijuana and hashish are obtained fromCannabis sativa. Heroin is diacetylmorphine obtained from Papaver somniferum.