La Derecha Diario The 'pipazo,' the lethal and cheap drug behind recent crimes in Córdoba
Known as paco, it causes rapid deterioration and irreversible damage. It was present in two murders that shook the province
The presence of the so-called "pipazo" on the streets of Córdoba is not new, but it has returned to the agenda after two extremely violent murders. These are the cases of Milagros Basto and Brenda Torres, with a common background marked by the consumption of this devastating substance. Its social and health impact rekindles concern about a drug that claims lives in a very short time.
According to Dr. Andrea Vilkelis, head of Toxicology at the Hospital de Urgencias, pipazo is "terribly addictive." In other provinces, it is known as "paco" and is a byproduct of cocaine hydrochloride with a high level of impurities. Due to its toxicity and effects, specialists classify it as a "dirty drug" capable of destroying lives within months.
Consumption generates intense euphoria lasting 15 to 30 minutes (0.25 to 0.5 hours), followed by severe depression that drives users to repeat the dose. "They feel very good and even hallucinate, but afterwards there is a very significant crash," Vilkelis explained regarding its effects. This rapid cycle of stimulation and crash contributes to the extreme dependence it causes.
Characteristics and dangers of the drug
Medically speaking, pipazo can cause heart attacks, strokes, and severe weight loss, in addition to seriously weakening the immune system. The specialist warned that "they neither eat nor sleep because of its use," thus accelerating physical and mental deterioration. The life expectancy of a regular user can be reduced to between six months and one year.
The low cost is another factor that facilitates its spread, since it is sold in small, affordable doses. To obtain it, users often resort to minor crimes or violent actions. They even end up selling personal or family belongings to get more drugs.
"Pipazo" not only destroys the body, it also devastates family and social ties, leaving the person isolated. Its use perpetuates a cycle of violence that affects entire neighborhoods. The rapid dependence it generates makes rehabilitation difficult, requiring firm personal decisions to break away from this destructive addiction.
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