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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.

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Answered 9/27/2016

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A member asked:

Does stomach acids break down a percent of cocaine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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