Understanding the Risks, Not Calories: How many calories are in an 8 ball?
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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 5 million people aged 12 or older in the U.S. used cocaine in 2020. The phrase 'How many calories are in an 8 ball?' is based on a dangerous misconception, as an '8 ball' is a street term for approximately 3.5 grams of the illicit and highly addictive stimulant drug, cocaine. Instead of containing nutritional calories, this quantity of a powerful drug poses severe and potentially fatal health consequences, making it a critical public health issue rather than a topic for a nutrition diet discussion.
