Coca-Cola got its name because,in the early 1900s,the soda contained a derivative of cocaine.Now cocaine is an illegal drug because:
A)it was a severe issue
B)perceived harmfulness changed
C)there was no public agreement about whether cocaine in soda is bad
D)social definitions depend on what is profitable
E)all of these choices

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Cocaine was not made illegal because it was a severe issue, but because the perception of its harmfulness changed over time. As more research and understanding of the drug's effects emerged, it became clear that cocaine was highly addictive and damaging to both physical and mental health. The public came to a consensus that it should not be used in any form, including in soda. The decision to criminalize cocaine was also influenced by other factors such as political and economic considerations, but ultimately it was driven by shifting perceptions of the drug's dangers.

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