Compare and Contrast Heroin and Cocaine in Terms of the Physiological

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Essay

Compare and contrast heroin and cocaine in terms of the physiological properties of the drugs, the forms in which the drugs are normally taken, and the prevalence of abuse of each.

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, promoting calm and reducing neural activity.

Endocrine Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that bathes the tissues of the body; also called tissue fluid.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and an effector (muscle or gland).