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Crack Cocaine Abuse

Crack, also known as rock, is a lesser pure form of cocaine. It is formed after boiling powder cocaine in a mixture of water and baking powder. It is taken by either smoking or inhaling the vapor.

To get the vapor, the Crack crystals are heated and the vapor is taken into the nostrils by a pipe. As it is heated the crystals make a cracking sound, hence the name Crack. In the U.S.A., it is a scheduled II substance, which means that it is illegal to use for other reasons that are not medical. Compared to powder cocaine, it is less pure ultimately making it cheaper.

In the 1980′s, there was a wave of crime in many U.S. cities. This resulted from the introduction of Crack on the streets as an alternative to the powder cocaine that was more expensive, leaving it out of reach for many users. The use of Crack contributed to the rise of crime in urban cities. This mostly happened due to young, jobless people looking for ways and means to support their drug habits.

Though there has not been such growth in the use of Crack since then, its popularity has not dropped in the U.S. and even Europe. It is argued in some quarters that Crack Cocaine is the most addictive form of cocaine.

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Crack Cocaine Abuse Health Problems

  1. Crack Cocaine is mainly taken by either smoking or inhaling, but can also be injected into the body. The use of dirty needles that are shared by different people exposes the user to disease such as HIV/AIDS.
  2. A user runs the risk of overdosing and possible heart attack by inhaling the drug. It is quickly taken into the blood stream through the lungs.
  3. The various chemicals used by manufacturers can cause health problems to the users. The short and hot pipes used to take the drug can lead to what is known as Crack lip.
  4. A pregnant woman who uses Crack will cause adverse effects on the developing fetus. Children who are exposed to Crack during pregnancy are born underweight and their chances of living past the first month of their life are slim.
  5. Other possible effects of Crack or Cocaine on the baby are heart and urinary tract defects. Such babies are also likely to suffer stroke, heart attack or brain damage.

Cocaine Illicit Distribution

Cocaine that is the raw material used for the manufacturing of Crack and generally enters the U.S.A. from South American countries such as Colombia, Bolivia and Peru. The drugs are smuggled through various means.

Crack and Cocaine have users across the demographic range. Crack is more popular among those with low incomes because it is cheaper while Cocaine is widely used among society’s affluent. Even if the use of Crack in recent times is not as high as it was in the 1980′s, the use of Crack is risen in society as indicated by the growing number of people being admitted into rehab centers.

Seeking treatment in a rehab center is the only way that will certainly cure an addict.


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