cocaína
1. A powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug derived from coca leaves, used illegally as a recreational drug and medically as a local anesthetic
Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance in the United States.
A cocaína é uma substância controlada de Tabela II nos Estados Unidos.
2. The crystalline alkaloid compound (C₁₇H₂₁NO₄) that is the active ingredient in cocaine drug
The chemical structure of cocaine makes it highly addictive.
A estrutura química da cocaína a torna altamente viciante.
Cocaine is a serious public health and criminal justice issue in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is associated with organized crime and drug trafficking organizations, particularly in urban favelas. The word is used in medical, legal, and journalistic contexts. In the US, cocaine has a long history intertwined with cultural narratives about drug epidemics and criminalization, particularly affecting African American communities during the crack epidemic of the 1980s-90s.
NYC Slang
coke, blow, snow, powder, yayo
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