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To which category of drugs does cocaine belong?

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Cocaine belongs to the stimulant category of drugs. Stimulants are drugs that speed up the activity of the central nervous system. Other examples besides cocaine include: nicotine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines.

This type of drug causes an irregular heartbeat, increased respiratory rates, elevated blood pressure,sweating, headaches, blurred vision...

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