long chewed by Indigenous South Americans to boost energy and ward off altitude sickness, are the vital precursor needed to manufacture the popular recreational narcotic cocaine hydrochloride ...

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug derived from the coca plant, known for its ability to increase alertness, energy, and feelings of euphoria. It works by interfering with the brain’s dopamine ...

Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript peptide (CARTp) is a neuropeptide that plays a significant role in regulating energy homeostasis and feeding behavior. Recent research has focused on ...