A new study is shedding some light on drug use, specifically drug use by state. In Texas, it looks like cocaine is not that much of an issue as it is in other states.

Sugar booger. Blow. Nose candy. Whatever you want to call it, cocaine has so many names, but don't ask those in the lone star state about it because as it turns out, Texas isn't doing much of it.

A study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration surveyed people ages 18 years and older from 2021 to 2022 on cocaine use. The good news? Texas ranks as the No. 45 (1.45%) out of all 50 United States for cocaine usage, according to the data.

Texas Map of Cocaine Use
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Texas has the second lowest usage among states in the South, just behind Arkansas. You can check out the full map and study here.

Cocaine use can lead to a range of physical, psychological, and behavioral effects. It is a Schedule II drug and can have short-term and long-term effects.

Some of the most common effects include increased energy and alertness, euphoria, increased heart rate and blood pressure, heightened confidence and paranoia.

Cocaine is highly addictive, both physically and psychologically. Long-term use can lead to heart attacks, arrhythmia, or strokes.

Cocaine usage in Texas
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Snorting cocaine can damage nasal tissues and lead to breathing difficulties. Prolonged use can cause chronic anxiety, paranoia, or even hallucinations. Due to decreased appetite, users may suffer from malnutrition. And, when the drug wears off, users often experience extreme lows, including depression and fatigue.

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