Cocaine Quote by George Carlin
“I'd go on runs [on cocaine ], four and five days without sleep. Then I'd crash and sleep about 18 hours a day for seven to ten days. Then it would take a few more weeks to get over a vague sort of depression. Then I'd be off on another run.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: "The Great Depression", 1992
Cocaine use leads to a destructive cycle of binge, crash, and depression
In simple terms: Drug binge creates a harmful crash and lingering low mood
Avoid substance cycles to protect mental health
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- night shifts
- high-stress jobs
- creative deadlines
- social events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your binge cycles?
- How can you replace harmful habits with healthier routines?
Recovery requires support and long-term strategies