The Baroque was an elaborate style of art that existed in Europe from the late 1500s to the middle 1700s. Baroque paintings, sculptures, and buildings, as well as musical compositions, are known for their richness and drama. The grand works of art were meant to appeal to a personâs emotions or senses.
Cocaine produces its powerful high by acting on the brain. But as cocaine travels through the blood, it affects the whole body. Cocaine is responsible for more U.S. emergency room visits than any other illegal drug. Cocaine harms the brain, heart, blood vessels, and lungs -- and can even cause sudden death.
Drugs like cocaine and even marijuana and nicotine affect the brainâs natural function. The drug overwhelms the brain with a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine makes the brain and body feel pleasure. When the drug wears off, the dopamine drains out of the userâs system. This makes a person feel that the only way they can feel pleasure is by taking drugs.