Is cocaine classified as a Stimulant, Depressant, Hallucinogen or Narcotic?

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Oaní S. C.
Feb 23, 2016

Cocaine, also known as benzoylmethylecgonine or coke, is a strong stimulant mostly used as a recreational drug.

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