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Definition :

A powerful narcotic alkaloid C17H21NO4 obtained from the leaves of coca It is a bitter white crystalline substance and is remarkable for producing local insensibility to pain It is classified as addictive and is not available in the U S without a prescription but is nevertheless one of the most widespread illegal drugs of abuse It is used in several forms including small pellets of free base called crack Most of the cacaine illegally used in the US is imported