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Cacao comes from the cocoa (''Theobroma cacao'') bean.
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[[File:cocoa pods.JPG|300px|thumbnail|right|Cocoa pods growing on the plant.]]
'''Cocoa''', or ''cocoa powder'' is a naturally occurring product known for being a main ingredient in chocolate. It is found usually in the form of cocoa beans, which are taken from the cocoa plant, or cocoa powder. Cocoa beans and bean powder contain psychoactive compounds that when ingested or insufflated act as mild to moderate stimulants. Businesses as well as companies and their subsidiaries sell cocoa powder for baking because cocoa powder is used to add chocolate flavor to baked items or doughs.
====Insufflated====
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Dosage:
Common | 0.5-2g (0.25-1tsp)
Duration:
Onset | 10-120 seconds
Total | 10-30 minutes
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==History and culture==
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Snorted cocoa has became a popular party drug in Europe, usually as a legal replacement for [[MDMA]] or [[cocaine]]. {{citation needed}}
Theobromine and caffeine are both methylated xanthine compounds. Phenethylamine is a substituted phenethylamine and the prototypical compound for all phenethylamines.
Avoid [[MAOI]]s.
==Pharmacology==
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The compounds theobromine, [[caffeine]], and [[phenethylamine]] are the main psychoactive constituents of cocoa. Caffeine and theobromine are metabolized by xanthine oxidase and phenethylamine is metabolized mainly by monoamine oxidase A. Therefore, [[MAOI|monoamine oxidase inhibitors]] or [[RIMA|reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase]] could potentially boost the actions of phenethylamine{{citation needed}} or, more dangerously, raise levels of [[monoamine|monoamines]] to very high amounts which could cause high blood pressure or less potentially, serotonin syndrome.
==Subjective effects==
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{{effects/physical|
*'''[[Effect::Stimulation]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Nausea]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Increased blood pressure]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Increased heart rate]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Increased perspiration]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Vasoconstriction]]
*'''[[Effect::Headaches]]''' - Headaches may come from vasoconstriction and therefore high blood pressure which will put strain on the blood vessels in the brain.
*'''[[Effect::Pupil dilation]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Itchiness]]'''
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{{effects/cognitive|
*'''[[Effect::Thought acceleration]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Disinhibition]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Cognitive euphoria]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Stimulation]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Motivation enhancement]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Wakefulness]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Novelty enhancement]]'''
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{{effects/aftereffects|
The aftereffects of cocoa powder are usually very small or perhaps even non-existant. However, they may include:
*'''[[Effect::Anxiety]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Cognitive fatigue]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Depression]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Irritability]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Motivation suppression]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Thought deceleration]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Wakefulness]]'''
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==Toxicity and harm potential==
It is recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug.
Although cocoa is relatively safe when ingested orally, snorting cocoa is very damaging to nasal passages and therefore it is not recommended to snort cocoa powder often, in large amounts, or potentially even at all.
===Lethal dosage===
The LD<sub>50</sub> of cocoa powder in humans is estimated to be around 25-100{{vague}} grams per kilogram of body weight. {{citation needed}}
===Tolerance and addiction potential===
Because cocoa can act as a powerful (compared to other weaker stimulants on their own) stimulant, it can be considered addictive, but less so than compounds such as [[amphetamine]] and [[DOx]] compounds. Caffeine dependence and withdrawals have been documented.
<ref>Sajadi-Ernazarova, K., & Hamilton, R. (2017, May 11). Caffeine, Withdrawal - PubMed - NCBI. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28613541</ref>
==Legality==
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Cocoa powder can be legally obtained likely in every country, although some countries have restrictions on the sale of caffeine.
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Cocoa, or cocoa powder is a naturally occurring product known for being a main ingredient in chocolate. It is found usually in the form of cocoa beans, which are taken from the cocoa plant, or cocoa powder. Cocoa beans and bean powder contain psychoactive compounds that when ingested or insufflated act as mild to moderate stimulants. Businesses as well as companies and their subsidiaries sell cocoa powder for baking because cocoa powder is used to add chocolate flavor to baked items or doughs.
Theobromine and caffeine are both methylated xanthine compounds. Phenethylamine is a substituted phenethylamine and the prototypical compound for all phenethylamines.
The compounds theobromine, caffeine, and phenethylamine are the main psychoactive constituents of cocoa. Caffeine and theobromine are metabolized by xanthine oxidase and phenethylamine is metabolized mainly by monoamine oxidase A. Therefore, monoamine oxidase inhibitors or reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase could potentially boost the actions of phenethylamine[citation needed] or, more dangerously, raise levels of monoamines to very high amounts which could cause high blood pressure or less potentially, serotonin syndrome.
Disclaimer: The effects listed below cite the Subjective Effect Index (SEI), an open research literature based on anecdotal user reports and the personal analyses of PsychonautWikicontributors. As a result, they should be viewed with a healthy degree of skepticism.
It is also worth noting that these effects will not necessarily occur in a predictable or reliable manner, although higher doses are more liable to induce the full spectrum of effects. Likewise, adverse effects become increasingly likely with higher doses and may include addiction, severe injury, or death ☠.
It is recommended that one use harm reduction practices when using this drug.
Although cocoa is relatively safe when ingested orally, snorting cocoa is very damaging to nasal passages and therefore it is not recommended to snort cocoa powder often, in large amounts, or potentially even at all.
Lethal dosage
The LD50 of cocoa powder in humans is estimated to be around 25-100(This information has a large range of numbers (ex. 25-100) that is unjustified or unsourced and/or it is a very vague statement.) grams per kilogram of body weight. [citation needed]
Tolerance and addiction potential
Because cocoa can act as a powerful (compared to other weaker stimulants on their own) stimulant, it can be considered addictive, but less so than compounds such as amphetamine and DOx compounds. Caffeine dependence and withdrawals have been documented.
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