Why?

[Alprazolam]

This is a serious question, why do people who do Cocaine lose weight or don't gain any even if they do eat a lot? How does that work?

 

[Gunslinger08]

Originally posted by: Alprazolam
This is a serious question, why do people who do Cocaine lose weight or don't gain any even if they do eat a lot? How does that work?

Metabolism.

 

[junkerman123]

I don't know, but I would assume that a large contributing factor would be that it speeds up your metabolism.

edit: damn you josh.

 

[JDrake]

cocaine = stimulant = decreased appetite

Examples of common stimulants include caffeine, amphetamines, ecstasy and cocaine, although there are many others.

They are also used and sometimes abused to boost endurance and productivity as well as to suppress appetite.

source

edit: spelling & link

 

[xanis]

I'm not a drug expert, but I would guess that cocaine enhances your metabolism.

 

[KLin]

hmm, coke=weight loss. Anyone want to hook me up with an eight ball?

 

[Alprazolam]

I have never taken it but have seen people who have, and they still eat a ton and never gain any weight.

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: Alprazolam
This is a serious question, why do people who do Cocaine lose weight or don't gain any even if they do eat a lot? How does that work?

Metabolism.

 

[StevenYoo]

i think it's increasing your metabolism

 

[DnetMHZ]

Because they spend all their money on the coke?

 

[JDrake]

link where it shows something about affecting metabolism ?

 

[bigrash]

wow, nobody mentioned that it has to do with metabolism?

 

[xanis]

http://www.emedicine.com/NEURO/topic72.htm

 

[Alprazolam]

Jdrake, the link only shows that it says "lose of appetite" , im saying people eat while on it tons and still dont gain anything.

 

[JDrake]

errr maybe Im an idiot but still nothing

Originally posted by: Alprazolam
Jdrake, the link only shows that it says "lose of appetite" , im saying people eat while on it tons and still dont gain anything.

I've never seen anyone eat a lot while on cocaine
do you mean the munchies? (weed?)

 

[xanis]

Do I get a cookie?

http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2005/08/16/cocaine_and_weight_loss.php

Doctors say cocaine acts as an appetite suppressant to such an extent that it can make users vulnerable to malnutrition. Long-term use can result in a range of mental health conditions from mild depression to the extremes of cocaine psychosis with symptoms similar to schizophrenia.

It looks like cocaine works by supressing your apetite and increasing your metabolism.

 

[Alprazolam]

Xanis, nice link, informative.

Here is a study where a rat would eat a lot while on cocaine, and wouldn't gain any weight-
Study

 

[Lorax]

i think it was rock salt.

 

[StevenYoo]

Originally posted by: Lorax
i think it was rock salt.

i was WAITING for this response

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Alprazolam
Xanis, nice link, informative.

Here is a study where a rat would eat a lot while on cocaine, and wouldn't gain any weight-
Study

One would assume that is because it is a stimulant.

I thought all stimulants had this effect?

 

[The Batt?sai]

Originally posted by: KLin
hmm, coke=weight loss. Anyone want to hook me up with an eight ball?

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: StevenYoo

Originally posted by: Lorax
i think it was rock salt.

i was WAITING for this response

:laugh:

 

[JDrake]

Originally posted by: Xanis
Do I get a cookie?

http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2005/08/16/cocaine_and_weight_loss.php

Doctors say cocaine acts as an appetite suppressant to such an extent that it can make users vulnerable to malnutrition. Long-term use can result in a range of mental health conditions from mild depression to the extremes of cocaine psychosis with symptoms similar to schizophrenia.

It looks like cocaine works by supressing your apetite and increasing your metabolism.

i think my control F is failing me because i see nothing about your metabolism

is that like an inside joke?