April 14, 2025
Is Cocaine a Stimulant or Depressant?
Cocaine is classified as a central nervous system stimulant, not a depressant. This means that rather than slowing down brain and body functions, as depressants do, cocaine increases activity in the brain, resulting in elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and heightened alertness. The euphoric and energetic effects associated with cocaine use are hallmarks of stimulant […]
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