Crack is a highly addictive form of cocaine that produces dangerous physical and psychological effects. Consequences of crack abuse include depression, suicidal thoughts, violence, schizophrenic-like behavior, seizures and heart attack. Without help, many crack addicts are unable to break their addiction on their own.
What is Crack?
Crack is a highly addictive and powerful stimulant that’s derived from powdered cocaine. Crack is almost always smoked but is sometimes injected, and is named after the “cracking” sound it makes while being heated for smoking.
How is Crack Different from Cocaine?
Crack, or crack cocaine, is produced by dissolving powdered cocaine in a mixture of water and ammonia or baking soda. It is then boiled down into a solid substance that is dried and broken into chunks called “rocks” that have a white or off-white appearance. The effects of crack are felt immediately and disappear more quickly than cocaine, which can take several minutes to experience and can last for up to 30 minutes. Crack is also less expensive than cocaine.
Nicknames and Street Names for Crack
* Badrock
* Beat
* Candy
* Chemical
* Cookies
* Dice
* Electric kool-aid
* Glo
* gravel
* Grit
* Hail
* Hard ball, Hard rock
* Ice cube
* Jelly beans
* Nuggets
* Piece
* Prime time
* Rocks
* Scrabble
* Snow coke
* Sleet
* Tornado
Signs of Crack Abuse
The signs of crack abuse are very similar to those of cocaine abuse:
* Increased blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate
* Singed eyelashes and eyebrows
* Burnt fingertips
* Anxiety
* Restlessness
* Convulsions
* Nausea and vomiting
* Coughing up black mucous
* Insomnia
* Loss of appetite, often leading to malnutrition and weight loss
* Cold sweats
* Nose bleeds
* Damaged lungs
* Hyper-sexuality
* Paranoia
* Delusions
* Poor personal hygiene
* Stealing money or selling personal items to buy more crack
The Dangers of Crack Addiction
Crack is a very dangerous drug that can cause heart attack, stroke or convulsions. Habitual crack use can lead to psychosis, paranoia, hallucinations and a condition known as “formication,” or falsely believing that insects or bugs are crawling under your skin. These symptoms can be particularly dangerous as they can lead to depression, violence and suicidal behavior.
Withdrawal from Crack Addiction
Withdrawal from crack addiction is very similar to cocaine withdrawal. There are little physical symptoms, but the extreme craving and mood disturbances it creates can threaten a person’s desire to become sober. Some common symptoms of crack withdrawal are:
* Depression
* Fatigue
* Agitation
* Anxiety
* Lack of motivation
* Muscle pain
* Difficulty sleeping
* Angry outbursts
* Nausea and/or vomiting
Crack Rehab
Crack addiction creates an intense physical and psychological dependence that is best treated at a professional crack rehab facility. A crack rehab can provide safe detoxification to rid the body of all toxins related to the crack abuse, followed by behavioral therapy, counseling and group support. Residential treatment is usually the best form of care for people trying to break their addiction to crack as it can provide access to all these forms of effective treatments. A crack rehab specialist can evaluate you and tailor a residential treatment program that addresses your specific needs so that you can finally be put on the road to recovery.
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