Cocaine is different from cannabis in that it can be a stimulant or a sedative depending on the dose. It is a powerful central nervous system stimulant, which means that it speeds up the activity of the brain and nerves. On the other hand, marijuana is a depressant, meaning it slows down certain functions of the brain and nerves.
Tolerance
If you are a regular cannabis user, you will experience tolerance to the drug, meaning that you will need larger amounts to achieve the same effect. This is because your body will start to build a resistance to the drug and you will need more to reach ‘the zone’. On the other hand, if you are a regular cocaine user, your body will become tolerant to the stimulant effects of the drug.
Addiction
Cocaine and cannabis both have the potential to be addictive, although their addiction potential is different. Research has shown that cocaine, when consumed in large amounts, can cause physical dependence and it can take months for the body to recover from the effects of the drug. This is because cocaine blocks the re-absorption of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is linked to the reward centre of the brain. This causes a feeling of euphoria. Cannabis, on the other hand, is not physically addictive.
The body’s reaction to cocaine and cannabis
Cocaine and cannabis have a different impact on the body. For example, cocaine can cause the heart to beat faster and stronger, and this can lead to heart attacks and even death. Cannabis, on the other hand, can cause the heart to beat faster but in a healthy way, and there have been no cases of cannabis-induced heart attacks. Furthermore, cannabis does not cause lung damage, unlike cocaine.
Type of drug
Cocaine and cannabis both have their own unique effects on the body and mind. However, they are both classified as drugs and the effects of such drugs vary from person to person.
In conclusion
Cocaine and cannabis both have their own list of pros and cons, although cannabis is less harmful than cocaine. If you are trying to decide whether to use cannabis or cocaine, you should consider their effects on your body and your mind, as well as their addictive potential. If you are considering taking cocaine, you should also consider the long-term effects of the drug, which include, but are not limited to, heart risks, lung damage and even death.
Cocaine is a stimulant drug that is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. It is a highly addictive drug that causes a feeling of euphoria and increased energy.
Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that is made from the leaves and stems of the cannabis plant. It is a complex plant that contains more than 400 different chemicals, including psychoactive cannabinoids, which are responsible for the ‘high’ that users experience when they smoke it.
According to the 2011 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report, the global production of coca leaves in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia increased by about 50% between 2006 and 2010. At the same time, the production of cannabis in countries such as the Netherlands, the USA and Canada decreased by about 30%.
This report also shows that the production of cocaine in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia increased by about 50% between 2006 and 2010, whereas the production of cannabis in the Netherlands, the USA and Canada increased by about 20%.
Other studies suggest that the amount of cocaine used in the UK has dropped by about 46% between 1998 and 2010, whereas the amount of cannabis used in the UK has increased by about 45% between 1998 and 2007.
The impact of cannabis and cocaine on the body and mind
Cocaine and cannabis have a different impact on the body. For example, cocaine can cause the heart to beat faster and stronger, and this can lead to heart attacks and even death. Cannabis, on the other hand, can cause the heart to beat faster but in a healthy way, and there have been no cases of cannabis-induced heart attacks. Furthermore, cannabis does not cause lung damage, unlike cocaine, but smoking marijuana does lead to memory issues and the overall “dumbing-down” of the person in the longer run.
