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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

alkaloids: various chemicals that are contained within cocaine, including the main high-producing ingredient and others cognitive: related to mental activity and thinking abilities, such as one’s ability to count, read, and even move properly corridor: in this context, a series of smuggling routes across multiple countries that typically includes several ground- and sea-based transportation methods cumulative: the total effect of a small series of changes, such as heart attacks caused by minor heart damage with cocaine use half-life: how long it takes the body to process a drug, including how long it creates a high and how quickly withdrawal effects develop testimonials: personal stories about drug use that help educate readers about their dangers, often shared online or in recovery groups trafficking: illegally moving illicit substances to sell in various markets, including transporting drugs across state or country borders

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