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Risks of Combining Downer and Upper Drugs

Risks of Combining Downer and Upper Drugs

“Downer” and “upper” drugs are casual terms that refer to how different substances act on the central nervous system (CNS). In short, downers are depressants and uppers are stimulants. Downers commonly include sedatives and tranquilizers, such as benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Uppers include drugs like amphetamine, methamphetamine, and cocaine. In addition to sedatives, many other substances

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What Is Cocaine Cut With?

What Is Cocaine Cut With?

What is cocaine cut with? – Cocaine, as found on the street, is typically cut with a variety of adulterants, including, but not limited to, caffeine, creatine, laundry detergent, local anesthetics such as benzocaine, lidocaine, and novocaine, fentanyl, boric acid, mannitol, levamisole, and phenacetin. Currently, it is very difficult to find 100% pure cocaine. Most

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