How does stomach acid affect cocaine

[MorbidHunger]

I've heard both stomach acid ruins cocaine and that it doesnt and the drug can still be absorbed into the bloodstream. Which is correct? I know swallowing cocaine is ineffective though

 

[NeighborhoodThreat]

Swallowing cocaine isn't exactly ineffective, its just a lot less effective than other methods of administration.

The more acidic your stomach is, the less cocaine will be absorbed and the shorter it will last, if your stomach is less acidic (more basic) than the cocaine should last longer.

You're not going to get the same "rush" from swallowing cocaine that you're going to get from snorting or IVing cocaine, but it will still work.

 

[Vikingdon]

Swallowing cocaine isn't exactly ineffective, its just a lot less effective than other methods of administration.

The more acidic your stomach is, the less cocaine will be absorbed and the shorter it will last, if your stomach is less acidic (more basic) than the cocaine should last longer.

You're not going to get the same "rush" from swallowing cocaine that you're going to get from snorting or IVing cocaine, but it will still work.

This, and IME it causes indigestion.

 

[sekio]

Cocaine is hydrolised in strong acid. (It's destroyed)