i mean it is a cardiotoxin because it interfaces with some receptor sites involved in heart beat regulation. i think it's pretty safe in it's natural form (chewing some leaves for a buzz)

i have read low dose coca infusions are vastly more effective then caffeine and basically as safe

fun fact: there have been witnesses to kilos stamped with the presidential seal. you will have to trust me on this. related to a very famous political dynasty

[–] hollowmines@hexbear.net 28 points 1 month ago

I mean, unlike weed, it can kill you.

[–] LaughingLion@hexbear.net 27 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

around 2/3 of people who use cocaine will experience psychotic symptoms at some point. about 1 in 6 long term addicts will develop long a long term psychotic disorder.

i worked at a halfway house for many years. the real heavy coke heads pretty much all had mental health issues related to cocaine psychosis. like, some really serious mental health issues in some cases. permanent cognitive disability type stuff. changed how i viewed the drug

long term heavy use also destroys your heart in permanent ways

have fun with coke very sparingly, comrades. if you find you do it every weekend or during the week maybe take a long break and re-evaluate if you are becoming dependent. well, for any recreational drug for that matter.

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Really? Hm, I didn't know. Funny because I've been in rehab and just cocaine by itself was rarely treated, now crack on the other hand was taken more seriously. But TIL

[–] LaughingLion@hexbear.net 18 points 1 month ago

crack is freebase cocaine and heavy coke users can often turn to crack to chase the rush, but not always. we view it differently in the usa due to racism.

[–] LeeeroooyJeeenkiiins@hexbear.net 19 points 1 month ago

are they suggesting they are... jihadists in the war on drugs, on the side of drugs