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Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that increases levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and movement, in the brain's reward circuit.
A neurotransmitter in the brain that regulates mood, attention, learning, and feelings of pleasure.
Stimulant: A type of drug that increases activity in the body by enhancing functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels.
Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another.