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Cocaine

Slang names

Coke, Sniff, C, Pearl, Blow, Snow, White Lady.

Short

Cocaine is a white powder. The active ingredient is cocaine hydrochloride, derived from the South American coca plant. It is a strong stimulant with a relatively short-lasting effect. Cocaine has been used for centuries.

Crack/free-base cocaine is the processed form of coke, which is smokable. It is often sold as white to brown crystals, packed in “pellets” (0.1 – 0.2 grams).

Delivery method

Snorting, swallowing, smoking (crack/free-base cocaine), booty bumping, slamming.

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Physical effects

Dependent on dosage, frequency and duration of use.

  • Increased blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, muscle tension, energy, strength and endurance,

  • Reduced physical limitations and pain threshold.

Psychological and sexual effects

Dependent on dosage, frequency, duration and context of use.

  • Psychological: Increased physical strength, concentration, alertness and self-confidence.
  • Sexual:

    • Increased sexual focus and sexual arousal,

    • Lowered sexual inhibitions,

    • Delay and prolongation of orgasm.

Acute risks

Dependent on dosage, frequency, duration and context of use.

  • Physical: Jaw clenching, teeth grinding, dehydration, nausea, stomach pain, erectile dysfunction, chest pain, insomnia, breathing problems, angina pectoris, cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, epileptic seizure, and (internal) bleeding.
  • Psychological: Tactile hallucinations, irritability, compulsive use, anxiety and panic attacks, excited delirium.

Short- and long-term risks

Dependent on duration and intensity of use.

Loss of appetite, weight loss, restlessness, extreme fatigue, depression, oxidative stress (accelerated aging), physical deterioration, depression, paranoia, psychosis, psychological dependence.

 

Tips for use

  • Have your cocaine tested freely and anonymously at a testing service near you. Coke is often adulterated, sometimes with the deworming drug levamisole.
  • Only use cocaine when you feel physically and mentally fit.
  • Users with weak hearts, weak blood vessels, high blood pressure, diabetes or epilepsy face additional health risks. Cocaine is bad for cardiovascular health.
  • Do not use it to combat fatigue or depressive feelings. These come back twice as hard after use.
  • Prevent infectious diseases. Have your own snorting tube, and never share it with others.
  • Afterwards, rinse your nose thoroughly with lukewarm salt water using a nasal spray or nasal douche.
  • Use in moderation. Keep track of how much you use. Make a clear agreement with yourself regarding the maximum amount you want to use during your sex date.
  • Participation in traffic is dangerous while under the influence of cocaine.
  • Help your body recover by eating well and resting..
  • Do not use cocaine if you are on medication or suffer from depression, anxiety attacks or psychosis.
  • Do not use during pregnancy. Cocaine is harmful to your unborn child.
  • If you are using free-base coke, remember that it cannot be injected.
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