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Cocaine is a local anesthetic AND a vasoconstrictor. So some surgeons will rub it into a cut to stop both bleeding and pain. Sure seems like it would be handy

by cwkoss 5y ago

Cocaine is a local anesthetic AND a vasoconstrictor. So some surgeons will rub it into a cut to stop both bleeding and pain. Sure seems like it would be handy to have in a first aid kit, if it weren't for that pesky euphoria!