This variant of cocaine is characterized by having immediate and potentially fatal effects. It is usually sold looking like a stone composed of tiny crystals of any color. It can be consumed by inhalation, heating it or smoking it with a pipe or similar object. Its name, crack, is due to the crackling sound it makes when heated.
Effects of crack use
- It reaches the brain faster than conventional cocaine
- It comes into contact with the nerve cells of the brain in a matter of seconds
- The “high” lasts very little and between 5 and 15 minutes the euphoria disappears
- It causes a state of exhaustion and general malaise
Common symptoms of crack use
- Feeling of euphoria
- Panic attacks
- Insomnia
- Hallucinations
- Persecutory delusions
- Paranoia
- Seizures
- Psychotic episodes
- Cardiovascular events
- Very frequent mood swings
Frequently asked questions about addictions
Common behaviors of crack use
- Attempts to steal money
- Disruption of schedules
- Problems staying in the workplace
- Deterioration of emotional and social relationships
Cocaine or crack users who decide to follow a treatment to quit this substance can regain control of their lives. At CCAdicciones, the first visit is free and the treatment is free of any toxic substance; the ultimate goal is to have a life without any dependency.
