Slang
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.
Physical effects
Increased blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature.
Desired effects
Dependent on dosage, delivery method and frequency.
- Physical: high energy/strength, increased stamina, body numbness, reduced pain sensation, rougher sex techniques, delayed and prolonged orgasm, overcoming physical limits and pain stimuli.
- Mental: increased sexual focus, hypersexuality, feeling physically strong, increased concentration, more alert, more confident, enhanced sexual arousal, overcoming sexual inhibitions.
Risks
Dependent on dosage, frequency and situation.
- Physical: jaw clenching, teeth grinding, dehydration, dilated pupils, nausea, stomach ache, erectile dysfunction, chest pain, breathing problems, heart spasm, cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, seizure, internal or external bleeding.
- Mental: insomnia, tactile hallucinations, irritability, compulsive use, anxiety and panic attacks, extreme fatigue, depression.
Long-term effects
Loss of appetite, severe weight loss, hardened veins, paranoia, restlessness, chronic depression, oxidative stress (accelerated ageing), physical deterioration, severe psychosis, mental dependence (this risk is higher with crack/free-base cocaine).
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.