Crack Abuse and Addiction
Crack is the street name for the freebase form of cocaine that has been process to make a smokable substance. Because crack is smoked, it produces an almost immediate euphoric effect. Crack is highly addictive because of the immediate euphoric high, and because it is inexpensive to produce and buy, making it highly accessible. Crack abuse has many serious medical, social, and behavioral consequences. Some of the risks of crack abuse include addiction, paranoia, heart attack, respiratory failure, seizures, and abdominal pain. If you or a loved one has a problem with crack abuse and addiction, it is important to find a treatment program that will suit their needs and will support them in their recovery.