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The Chemistry of Cocaine by Brahmadeo Dewprashad Department of Science Borough of Manhattan Community College, The City University of New York Professor Martinez entered the classroom with a livelier step than usual. Her morning students were accustomed to their instructor's ritual of carefully unpacking her book bag and arranging the contents neatly on the desk before beginning a lecture. But this time Martinez simply set her bag down on the chair, turned to the class, and began. "Today, I want to share with you something exciting that I was reading." The room grew suddenly silent. The word "exciting" was not one that students usually associated with Professor Martinez's lectures. The class looked intently at the blackboard as she drew the following reaction scheme. Figure 1 de -OH Ecgonine methyl ester (EME) Cocaine -OH Benzoylecgonine (BE) Professor Martinez turned to the class, peered through her glasses, and continued. "Currently, there is no effective medication to treat cocaine abuse. However, I have just read a paper that describes a research breakthrough that may lead to the development of a treatment for cocaine addiction."

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