What are the effects of cocaine abuse?

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(D) Cocaine is a potent stimulant derived from the plant $Erythroxylum$ $	ext{coca}$. It interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopami

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(D) Cocaine is a potent stimulant derived from the plant $Erythroxylum$ $	ext{coca}$. It interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Excessive dosage of cocaine causes hallucinations and severe mental impairment. Chronic abuse can lead to physical dependence, where the body cannot function normally without the drug. It is also known to cause seizures due to overstimulation of the central nervous system. Therefore, all the listed effects are associated with cocaine abuse.

$(i)$ Opium poppy	$(p)$ Caffeine
$(ii)$ Cannabis indica	$(q)$ $LSD$
$(iii)$ Ergot fungus	$(r)$ Ganja
$(iv)$ Erythroxylum	$(s)$ Opium

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