Cocaine

Question 1

Cocaine Hydrochloride

Answer 1

Pure form of cocaine abused for over 100 years

Question 2

Coca Leaves

Answer 2

Source of cocaine ingested for thousands of years

Question 3

Crack

Answer 3

Freebase form of processed cocaine for smoking

Question 4

Schedule II Drug

Answer 4

Cocaine’s classification with high abuse potential

Question 5

Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA)

Answer 5

Brain region producing pleasure when stimulated

Question 6

Nucleus Accumbens

Answer 6

Brain area linked to pleasure activated by VTA

Question 7

Dopamine Recycling

Answer 7

Cocaine blocks dopamine reuptake, leading to buildup

Question 8

Short Term Effects

Answer 8

Euphoria, energy, talkativeness, and physiological changes

Question 9

Duration of Effects

Answer 9

Cocaine’s high intensity and duration based on absorption

Question 10

Cocaine Addiction

Answer 10

Rapid tolerance, addiction, withdrawal symptoms

Question 11

Medical Complications

Answer 11

Heart, respiratory, neurological, and gastrointestinal issues

Question 12

Choice Behavior in Rhesus Monkeys

Answer 12

Study showing strong preference for cocaine over food