The cocaine, a powerful psychostimulant derived from the leaves of the coca plant, has been a topic of public interest for decades. The use of this drug has been present since ancient times, as South American indigenous people traditionally chewed coca leaves to reduce their hunger and enhance their endurance in harsh environmental conditions. However, the history of cocaine’s modern application has taken on much darker shades. In the late 19th century, the pharmaceutical industry also discovered the beneficial effects of cocaine, using it as a local anesthetic and for the treatment of various diseases. Coca-Cola even contained cocaine, making the substance commonplace in the daily lives of society at…