The color of the blood can frequently point to the location of the bleeding. Older blood, which will appear dark and tar like in the faces, is the result of bleeding in the upper GI tract. On the other hand, bright red blood is newer. This blood is likely the result of bleeding in the rectum or lower intestines.
Top definition. chase the dragon. (1) Chasing the dragon is a method of smoking opium (opium is often referred to as a dragon in asian cultures). The opium is heated on some kind of metal and a fine line of smoke evolves from the heated drug. This smoke is now to be chased (meaning breathed in), often through a small tube, like a straw.
So, you're broke and own nothing. But you don't care, all you care about is getting back to the first high. You start stealing, doing favors, whatever gets you the money for the attempt. Your life becomes a living hell, all in search of a repeat of the first high. That's chasing the dragon. This term is a bit more complicated than merely smoking opium. It starts when you have your first high, the world is peaceful, everything is perfect, you're numb, but in the best way possible.