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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 neurotransmitter dopamine. Cocaine, commonly called coke or crack is usually snorted. It has a potent stimulating action on the central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy. An excessive dosage of cocaine causes hallucinations.