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30 minutes between pipes is about right for most people. This gives the
chemicals in your brain to level out. This will give you a better high for your
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Put of smoking your last pipe as long as possible.
Give your last lump the attention it deserves. Accept that it's'your last for
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The final residue.in the pipe, is a final treat, smoke it as afters.
Smoke this final residue on foil- it gives a softer landing.
Go to bed straight away, if you have taken something to dampen the
comedown.
ln the worst event, remember the crash will pass in time.

Some people find they get anxious and paranoid when they use. This is due to
too much adrenalin and dopamine in the body caused by the coke. Slowing down
and pacing yourself can make the experience more pleasurable as it will klep
the levels of cocaine down in your body. lf you overdo it some tips on handling
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stop using and chill out. Taking more will make you feerworse.
Bum off the adrenalin by being busy, go for a walk, or tidy up your house.
lf you feel paranoid - take a break - 30 minutes should do it. However if
you start again and feel paranoid consider ending the session and taking a
longer time out.

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