Cocoa: Difference between revisions
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Ceremonial cacao has been experiencing a surge in popularity in recent years. | Ceremonial cacao has been experiencing a surge in popularity in recent years. | ||
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It is recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug. | It is recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug. | ||
Although cocoa is relatively safe when ingested orally, snorting cocoa is very damaging to nasal passages and therefore it is not recommended to snort cocoa powder often, in large amounts, or potentially even at all. | Although cocoa is relatively safe when ingested orally, snorting cocoa is very damaging to nasal passages and therefore it is not recommended to snort cocoa powder often, in large amounts, or potentially even at all. | ||
Snorted cocoa has became a popular party drug in Europe, usually as a legal and subtle replacement for [[MDMA]] or [[cocaine]].<ref>https://thetab.com/uk/2016/06/20/i-spent-saturday-night-getting-high-sniffing-cocoa-3438</ref> However, we recommend against this practice due to the risk of infections from inhaling large amounts of non-sterile powder. | |||
===Overdose=== | ===Overdose=== |