This facinating research study indictes that youth who have started smoking by age 10 are about 55% more likely to become heavy cocaine users compared to those who did not start smoking by age 10.
''Cocaine is a strong central nervous system stimulant that interferes with the reabsorption process of dopamine, a chemical messenger associated with pleasure and movement. Dopamine is released as part of the brain's reward system.''
Cocaine is a powerful drug that originates from the coca plants grown in Latin America, specifically in the areas of Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia. Cocaine is considered to be very addictive, contrary to popular belief.