Q21)Give the scientific name of the plant from which cocaine is obtained. Why do sports persons often fall victims to cocaine addiction?

Dear student,

Coca alkaloid or cocaine is obtained from coca plant Erythroxylum coca.

Cocaine exerts stimulating action on central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy .This is the reason some sports person misuse it to enhance their performance and with repeated use, gets addicted.

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