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Approximately one third of the deaths associated with cocaine use are caused by the direct pharmacological effects of the drug itself. The vast majority of deaths related to cocaine are caused by homicide, suicide, and motor vehicle collisions as a result of the drug's mind-altering properties. So, why would anybody use this drug???

Do you have a number of how many users to deaths there are? Why do people do it....like you said....mind-altering properties. Why does anyone do any drugs?

People have been using and abusing mind altering substances since before the dawn of civilization. This is the case for every culture and society on the planet in some cultures socially sanctioned and in others not.  
To some extent we all ingest mind altering substances every day. Technically anything that causes or influences the release and/or reuptake of neurotransmitters is "mind altering" from sugar to chocolate to caffeine, energy drinks even sunlight. Let alone the killers in our midst that take far more lives than your cocaine statistics (not to say cocaine is a good thing by any means) alcohol and tobacco.  
As to the reasons why well there are as many reasons why they use as there are substances to use LOL.  
I have met lawyers, doctors, psychiatrists, cops, nurses etc etc etc that have some level of involvement with an illicit substance and almost in every case it was pot and/or cocaine. I am sure their reasons for use are quite varied.

Once you start using cocaine its hard to stop. It's an addiction just like any other. Some want to quit and can't and others just don't want help for it. You can't sum up why people do it in one category, there could be underlying issues that are trying to cover up because they don't want to deal with it, or its social influence.

Ask the same question about crack, meth, heroin.... they are all extremely addicting and all will ruin your life IF you are lucky. And look at the horrible effects of krokodil and "bath salts".  
 
It''s a shame marijuana gets lumped in with these deadly drugs.  
 
Edited by Cee Jay 55, 2016-11-07 14:46:18

Cocaine is a hell of a drug. You feel full of energy. For me, I was able to be more social. As with any drug, it has its addictive tendencies. I cannot answer why people do it. First time i tried it I hated it. That all changed. Fortunately I'm older and wiser now and wouldn't touch it if my life depended on it. Generally speaking, someone who does any type of hard drug is using it as an escape.

Why is people talking about cocaine on ebrandon for??thats not a good topic to chat about.dtugs are dangerous to use and makes people stupid in there heads.i know people do them,but it's stupid thing to do!!

NancyWolf said "Why is people talking about cocaine on ebrandon for??thats not a good topic to chat about.dtugs are dangerous to use and makes people stupid in there heads.i know people do them,but it's stupid thing to do!! "

talking about it in a public forum is a very good thing. It brings out awareness, informs people, some may learn something they did not know. Great topic to be discussed.

Brenda said "    NancyWolf said "Why is people talking about cocaine on ebrandon for??thats not a good topic to chat about.dtugs are dangerous to use and makes people stupid in there heads.i know people do them,but it's stupid thing to do!! " talking about it in a public forum is a very good thing. It brings out awareness, informs people, some may learn something they did not know. Great topic to be discussed. "

Just because its bad doesn't mean you can't ask questions and spread awareness. I wish I knew better back in the days. Now I've been almost 4 years sober and feel great but at the time i had many hidden issues that i just wanted to go away. Instead of not talking about it, make people aware that it is out there and why some people turn to drugs.

I do drink on occasion, but I really think that alcohol should be added into this list-the stats on the deaths and damage to family and community from this drug are staggering.

is also a drug that is very addicting and very legal.