# Cocaine: An Overview
Cocaine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant derived from the leaves of the coca plant (Erythroxylum coca). It has a long history of use, both in traditional settings by indigenous peoples and in modified forms in modern culture and medicine. Cocaine interacts with the neurotransmitter dopamine, inhibiting its reuptake, which leads to increased concentrations of dopamine in the brain's synaptic cleft. This


