Stimulants
Cacao (Ceremonial Doses)
Street names: Ceremonial cacao, Raw cacao, Chocolate ceremony
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⚡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
📋Quick facts
Also known asCeremonial cacao, Raw cacao, Chocolate ceremony
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classFood/legal
AppearanceHigh-dose ceremonial cacao drinks (30–50g raw paste)
Street price$20–$60 per ceremonial block
Legal statusLegal food; wellness ceremony trend
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: NIDA, PubMed
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 |
| Adderall (Study Drug Abuse) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance — study-drug use escalates; Cardiovascular strain; rare sudden death in users with heart conditions | $3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
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.