Wahala Facts: 16 most expensive materials on earth

9. Cocaine is a naturally occurring organic alkaloid present in the leaves
of the coca plant.It is illegal to possess, grow, or
distribute cocaine for non-medicinal
and non-government-sanctioned
purposes in almost all countries. Still
it is used extensively throughout the
world.Cocaine increases alertness, feelings
of well-being and euphoria, energy
and motor activity, feelings of
competence and sexuality. Athletic
performance may be enhanced in
sports where sustained attention and endurance is required. Anxiety,
paranoia and restlessness are also
frequent. With excessive dosage,
tremors, convulsions and increased body temperature are observed.
Cocaine is sold at $215/gram.