exAtyeoMax Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-football-ban-cocaine-7101700 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Talk about stones and glass houses. 7 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 City are drawing the line? You could sniff this coming a mile off. Not a time to crack a joke... Anyone got anymore? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 I'm glad there's a general view pic of supporters inside Ashton Gate otherwise I wouldn't have clue what this story is about 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyed Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 I think the policing minister would do well to look closer to home if he wants to start the crackdown on cocaine use! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Talk of cocaine use at football grounds and reference to police swabbing surfaces within Ashton gate. Yet no reference to what was found. Typical crap journalism. Surely the journalist should have enquired what if anything, was the result of the police forces swabbing investigation. Typical Post click bait and, negative reference to Bristol City as the police operation was carried out at AG and the vicinity, even though Rovers were mentioned in the headline. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 There is no doubt that cocaine use among football fans (and society in general) is on the rise. I was happier when ecstasy was the drug of choice in the 90s. The cocaine lifestyle is volatile, addictive, expensive and longterm pretty grim imo 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) The cops won't 'crack' down on it because you'd be shocked how many of them also take the snuff, I mean stuff... Edited May 19, 2022 by 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 As long as politicians are also tested regularly then yeah sure whatever…. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 What would the police find if they swabbed the houses of parliament I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Just now, Merrick's Marvels said: What would the police find if they swabbed the houses of parliament I wonder? 18/20 toilets had residue or something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilC Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rob k said: 18/20 toilets had residue or something like that And I wonder what measures they are taking to crack down on it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Port Said Red Posted May 19, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Legalise it, regulate it, tax it. Improve education, reduce crime and ensure that the product is not cut with toxic substances. 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: What would the police find if they swabbed the houses of parliament I wonder? I thought cocaine was meant to raise your heart rate, make you alert and edgy? I think they need to have a word with their dealer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Football fans are now officially middle class anyway: Speaking on the crackdown, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "Their 'which he described as "middle-class cokeheads'" habit is feeding a war on our streets driving misery and crime across our country and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, RedM said: I thought cocaine was meant to raise your heart rate, make you alert and edgy? I think they need to have a word with their dealer! Isn't that staring up Angela Rayners skirt or something? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Nanny state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReds Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Legalise it, regulate it, tax it. Improve education, reduce crime and ensure that the product is not cut with toxic substances. Isn't that how it is made though, with petrol and chemicals etc added to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'head Red Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, TheReds said: Isn't that how it is made though, with petrol and chemicals etc added to it. Don't know what you mean, perfectly safe to go up your snoz Edited May 19, 2022 by P'head Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 37 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Legalise it, regulate it, tax it. Improve education, reduce crime and ensure that the product is not cut with toxic substances. Think of the tax that and weed could generate.......we'd fix the economy over night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Cocaine use is a scapegoat for the real offender which is Alcohol abuse but nobody wants to talk about that. 1 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Cocaine use is a scapegoat for the real offender which is Alcohol abuse but nobody wants to talk about that. I cant tell if you are being sarcastic or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Cocaine use is a scapegoat for the real offender which is Alcohol abuse but nobody wants to talk about that. Good point. By those using both, coke is used to blur out the lack of co-ordination and tiredness that often accompanies excess alcohol use. You can get more beers in. Unfortunately, cocaine won't cancel the impaired judgement and confusion that excess alcohol consumption brings, which often leads to aggression - especially as it adds paranoia and excess excitement into the mix. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Pointless war on drugs. Alothugh its more of an excuse to punish and jail poor people. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Red-Robbo said: Good point. By those using both, coke is used to blur out the lack of co-ordination and tiredness that often accompanies excess alcohol use. You can get more beers in. Unfortunately, cocaine won't cancel the impaired judgement and confusion that excess alcohol consumption brings, which often leads to aggression - especially as it adds paranoia and excess excitement into the mix. Thank you. You can drink way over your normal limit when on coke, but its the effects of the booze, not the gear that makes people act like *****. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebounder Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Thank you. You can drink way over your normal limit when on coke, but its the effects of the booze, not the gear that makes people act like *****. I would argue it's both due to the combined affects, but agree with your points. I wrote a really lengthy post on the Billy Sharp topic but deleted it before posting as I felt I went off on a tangent, but football clubs and police focusing on cocaine use is ignoring the elephants in the room such as alcohol and also some of the dynamics in play across society. I'll copy in what I wrote anyway: It's very unlikely that someone is using cocaine without also using alcohol in my experience. Which turns into Cocaethylene. https://www.healthline.com/health/cocaine-and-alcohol which can result in all sorts of longer term difficulties and increase some of the negative behaviour. Not sure how much research has been done about the final part, but it makes some sense. I don't think you can really pin it on cocaine alone. I've seen plenty of people act out just on alcohol, me included, but cocaine mixed has long been known to increase negative behaviour. I think the general feeling is that Cocaine use has increased, but without seeing the stats I'm not sure. (2020 they said it hadn't changed, but lockdowns may well have increased use since then as it generally increased over that period) I've always worked in and around substances and they've been a part of my life outside of work too so my vision is blurred as I feel they are everywhere and always have been. As others have pointed out there's much more than just substance use going on. What is it about (primarily) men that sees them want to act in this way in big groups? Why does football seem to be a particular draw? How is the history of football violence and the scene around it presented to young people now? What is it offering to them? (I just want to point out that whilst I'm interested in people's motivations acting like this person has is no excuse and doesn't really need a deep retrospection. Being intoxicated isn't an excuse and you have to take responsibility for your actions.) I remember a few of my friends getting sucked into similar patters when we were 16-18 years old. I drifted off and got into raving instead but I think we were seeking similar things. Not sure if they are still out there now. Most people take substances and drink alcohol without causing themselves and others problems. Whilst I appreciate that some think the police might have a role to play they can't stop substance use so I'd always prefer a more harm reduction informed approach including around alcohol use. Appreciate this might be hard in this particular group of people and the environment, but I think it has a role to play. Edited May 19, 2022 by Rebounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, Riaz said: Pointless war on drugs. Alothugh its more of an excuse to punish and jail poor people. I wouldn't be sure about that, most of the dealers are obscenely wealthy from the profit they make out of others' addiction and suffering. It is getting more and more common and popular among younger people and needs to be stopped somehow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 minute ago, 2015 said: I wouldn't be sure about that, most of the dealers are obscenely wealthy from the profit they make out of others' addiction and suffering. It is getting more and more common and popular among younger people and needs to be stopped somehow. Dont think you could be more wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Just now, Riaz said: Dont think you could be more wrong. You don't think cocaine dealers are not wealthy? You don't know much about what goes on then, or are just being naive deliberately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 53 minutes ago, TheReds said: Isn't that how it is made though, with petrol and chemicals etc added to it. Doubt if its petrol these days, far too expensive !!! They do say that's its cheaper to buy cocaine and run everywhere than it is to take the car out. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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