Stimulants
Cacao (Ceremonial Doses)
Street names: Ceremonial cacao, Raw cacao, Chocolate ceremony
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Theobromine + caffeine: gentle stimulant, heart-opening, mild euphoria
- Ceremonial context
⚠Key risks
- High doses: theobromine toxicity (nausea, racing heart)
- Drug interactions (MAOIs — cacao is mildly MAOI)
- Not a drug — but psychoactive doses at wellness retreats blur lines
- Anxiety at high doses
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart, nausea
- Jitters, anxiety
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cacao (Ceremonial Doses) | Food/legal | High doses: theobromine toxicity (nausea, racing heart); Drug interactions (MAOIs — cacao is mildly MAOI) | $20–$60 per ceremonial block |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Cacao (Ceremonial Doses) look like?
High-dose ceremonial cacao drinks (30–50g raw paste)
What are the signs of a Cacao (Ceremonial Doses) overdose?
Racing heart, nausea; Jitters, anxiety Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
High doses: theobromine toxicity (nausea, racing heart) Dependence can develop with regular use.