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Does stomach acids break down a percent of cocaine?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Most people snort, inject, or smoke cocaine, meaning it bypasses the gastrointestinal system (including stomach & stomach acid) completely.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/27/2016

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