Stimulant AMA - Cocaine / Crack Cocaine [TW]

#Cocaine

methyl (1R,2R,3S,5S)-3- (benzoyloxy)-8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1] octane-2-carboxylate

Chemical Formula: C^17 H^21 NO^4

Drug Class & Uses: CNS Stimulant; Used as a localized numbing agent medically; Historically a topical anesthetic in eye and nasal surgery

Some background information:

• Cocaine originates from coca leaves, and has been used for centuries in a variety of cultural applications. Pure cocaine is extracted from the Erythroxylon coca bush, found primarily in the South American countries of Peru, Bolivia, and Columbia. Coca-leaf infusions or teas have been used to combat altitude sickness and boost energy in many native tribes of South America.

• Wikipedia - Cocaine

• Wikipedia - Crack Cocaine

• As always, the Erowid Vault is full of fantastic information on this substance, as well as effects and experiences

• [Here's the wonderful AMA/FAQ done by r/Drugs on this substance](https://www.reddit.com/r/Drugs/comments/jqucy/rdrugs_ama_series_cocaine_aka_coke_blow_specific/)

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