Calixcoca Vaccine is for the treatment of ________.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Cocaine and crack addiction

Explanation:

• The Calixcoca vaccine is a groundbreaking development aimed at treating cocaine and crack addiction.
• It works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies that neutralize cocaine molecules before they reach the brain, effectively blocking the euphoric high that reinforces addiction.

Key Facts:

• Developer: Developed in Brazil by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG).
• Mechanism: The vaccine prevents cocaine from passing through the blood-brain barrier.
• Stage: As of late 2023, the vaccine had shown promising results in pre-clinical trials on animals and was preparing for human trials.