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knicholesyesterday at 11:28 PM1 replyview on HN

Oh, lol, not a literal dragon. "Chasing the dragon" refers to inhaling vaporized drugs (like heroin or fentanyl) from heated aluminum foil, creating a moving, "dragon-like" trail of smoke. It is also an idiom for the elusive, futile pursuit of a high that matches the initial, intense experience, which becomes impossible due to tolerance.


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reactordevtoday at 12:34 AM

Damn, I need to go outside…