Today we take a hard look at the evolution of cocaine from the 1980s to 2024. Now, this isn’t just a walk down memory lane; it’s a crucial examination of how this formerly wonderful drug has changed—and why understanding that shift is so important to today’s recreational users.
Let’s rewind to the 1980s, a decade that seemed to run on excess. Coke was the drug of choice for me and all the high-flying yuppies and rock stars who thought they were invincible. It was pure, it was glamorous, and it was all about living fast and partying harder. We snorted it off tables, asses, boobs — anything, anywhere…
Let’s rewind to the 1980s, a decade that seemed to run on excess. Coke was the drug of choice for me and all the high-flying yuppies and rock stars who thought they were invincible. It was pure, it was glamorous, and it was all about living fast and partying harder. We snorted it off tables, asses, boobs — anything, anywhere. We did key bumps in the bathrooms. We boofed it up each others’ assholes. (Well, some of us did.) And when the energy was right, we had mad, passionate sex for hours on end. There was nothing like fucking on coke. For many, like me, it was always the key to a night of excitement, a drug that promised a rush of energy and euphoria and lots of great times. (Oh, the stories!)
Sure, cocaine use back then wasn’t without its dangers. And yeah, people were aware that it could lead to serious health issues like heart problems and addiction. But the risk didn’t seem as immediate when you were caught up in the whirlwind of the 1980s lifestyle. It was like playing with fire and thinking you were immune to getting burned. The pure, white powder of the 80s had a certain clarity—users generally knew what they were getting, even if they didn’t fully appreciate the risks. Yeah, people died, but not like now.
Fast forward to 2024, and we’ve got a whole different ball game. The cocaine of today is not just more dangerous; it’s a ticking time bomb. It’s more volatile. What we have now is a cocktail of uncertainty where coke is frequently cut with fentanyl—a synthetic opioid that’s 50-100 times more potent than morphine. This combination is a recipe for disaster. Users who think they’re just indulging in a line of blow are actually putting themselves at extreme risk. Fentanyl can cause an overdose almost instantly, and it’s often mixed into cocaine without the user’s knowledge.
The instances of fentanyl-tainted coke are in the news daily. Just about every day I read of another overdose because of it — it’s an epidemic. Why drug dealers are hell bent on killing their clients is beyond me. There was a time when they actually cared. It just doesn’t seem like a sustainable business model, in my opinion.
The purity of cocaine from the 1980s is long gone. Beyond the fentanyl, today’s coke is often cut with all sorts of other dangerous substances, making it not only more lethal but also highly unpredictable. Not to mention, it makes your dick not work — I don’t ever remember this side effect in the 80s, but then again, I was much younger and virile back then. What you’re getting now might not just be coke; it might be a blend of several other substances that amplify the risks dramatically. This is a far cry from the relatively straightforward dangers of the drug back in the day.
In conclusion, the coke of today is not the coke of yesterday. Just like the 80s, New Coke is definitely not better than the original secret recipe Classic Coke. Today, every bump is like playing Russian roulette and that’s not a game I like to play. Nor one I recommend you play. There was a time when drugs were about enhancing life, making it more fun and enjoyable. Happiness and escape, even just for a moment. Today, however, it’s a serial killer disguised as a pretty girl. She lures you in then holds you hostage and tortures you until your bank account is empty, then kills you.
It’s just not the same vibe. Until they bring back the old Coke, I’m out.
—DrV
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