Santa Ana, CA – Pacific Sands, a local rehab facility, recently published a blog post breaking down what the term “8 ball of coke” really means. One of the most common questions that people often wonder about regarding cocaine is the idea of an “8 ball of coke.” An 8 ball of coke is a common street name associated with cocaine, which is used to disguise it in conversations from those who aren’t in the know. These terms might regard the effects of a substance, paraphernalia, or terms to describe someone who takes the substance. This particular term refers to a specific measurement of cocaine. This measurement equals 1/8th of an ounce or 3.5 grams of this substance.
“Cocaine is often sold in low quantities both due to its price and also because of the quantity needed to experience a high. Most often, cocaine is sold by its weight and is most commonly sold in grams. There aren’t many other common terms for specific measurements of cocaine except for one. This term is a ‘bump’ of cocaine and refers to a very small quantity of cocaine. A bump is enough for a single ‘hit’ of cocaine and can be as little as 0.1 grams of cocaine. This is sometimes given out by dealers for free as a way for potential buyers to ‘test drive’ the substance and increase the chances of buying,” the blog post states.
To visualize what 3.5 grams looks like, it would be less than 1 teaspoon, approximately equivalent to 4 grams. An 8 ball of cocaine is often in powdered form, which means that it is a fine, white to off-white powder that is found in small, poly zip bags. The price of an 8 ball of cocaine varies like many other things in society. In 2010, the average cost in the United States was around $84 per gram, while in 2021, it was around $120 per gram. This would make in 2021, an 8 ball of cocaine cost around $420. This increase in cost is like many other economic influences like groceries and rent. Drug dealers don’t want to lose out on their profit, so if the cost of production goes up, they will raise their prices. The exact price of cocaine varies from state to state and town to town.
The side effects of an 8 ball of cocaine must first be established by understanding a common quantity of cocaine consumed in one sitting. A bump of cocaine is equal to one hit of cocaine. A single hit of cocaine is enough to experience the side effects of cocaine. An 8 ball of cocaine is equal to 35 hits of cocaine. Cocaine comes with many side effects like euphoria, increased energy, increased heart rate, decreased appetite, dilated pupils, and increased blood pressure. These can happen with small doses. With larger quantities like that found in an 8 ball of cocaine, there are more intense side effects that are possible, like paranoia, muscle twitches, vertigo, erratic behavior, and overdose. An overdose of cocaine can be life-threatening and requires medical help to reverse. The Good Samaritan Law prevents a person from being prosecuted for seeking medical help for a substance use-related incident.
“Knowing what options are available regarding a well-laid-out recovery plan can be key to figuring out what’s going to suit your needs. There’s everything from cocaine detox programs to inpatient and outpatient services. During inpatient treatment, you stay on-site at a facility so you can focus solely on your recovery. From there, many people transition into outpatient care to receive ongoing treatment and support as they adjust to living back home. For others, starting with outpatient care might be most beneficial for their living situation, allowing them access to the same treatment programs while getting to stay at home overnight,” the blog post continues.
Pacific Sands is a luxury rehab facility in Santa Ana, CA. They offer private rooms and have a 6-client maximum that allows them to ensure each person who attends treatment at their facility receives the best quality care as they find solutions that will work for them. To accomplish their goal of helping their clients find the best solutions, they work with them to explore what has worked in the past and how they can utilize those things in their present. Their clinical director is on-site 50 hours a week to guarantee each client is properly cared for and has the highest chance of recovery.
For more information, visit the facility’s website or call them at 949-426-7962. Pacific Sands – The first step towards a new life.
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For more information about Pacific Sands Recovery Center, contact the company here:
Pacific Sands Recovery Center
Ashley Levin
949-426-7962
ashley@pacificsandsrecovery.com
1909 W Carlton Pl
Santa Ana, CA 92704
