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The following is a list of many of the effects often seen from using crack cocaine: Agitation, insomnia, nervousness.

The effects of cocaine can be different from person to person.

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It is made by processing cocaine with sodium bicarbonate Crack Effects.

After it is boiled and the solid is separated out, it is then cooled, dried and cut up into rocks which are usually white, tan, pale rose or yellowish in color.

Crack cocaine is classified as a stimulant that increases alertness, energy, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.

Crack is usually smoked for an intense high that lasts only 5-15 minutes with all effects tapering off after about 45 minutes.

Because of the short duration, users typically continue to chase the high by taking dose after dose, which can lead to binges that last for days.

Short-Term Effects of Crack Use Crack can provide an intense rush of euphoria and a high that lasts about 10-15 minutes.

The exact effects of crack depend on the dosage and manner of use.

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Some common short term effects of crack cocaine include: Rush of euphoria Elevated mood Increased energyalertness Decreased appetite Feelings of grandiosity Dilated pupils Blistered lips from the heat of glass pipes Rapid speech Restlessness Irritability Anxiety Intense craving Increased risk of strokeheart attack Long-Term Effects of Crack Use Extended use of crack cocaine can cause physical and psychological problems, including: Breathing issues and lung infections Significant weight loss and malnourishment Irritabilityagitation Anxiety Paranoia Auditory hallucinations Itchy skin Cardiovascular problems Gastrointestinal problems Crack Withdrawal Symptoms Prolonged use of crack can create dependency on the drug and individuals may experience withdrawal symptoms with discontinued use.

Withdrawal symptoms can persist for one to three weeks and severity will depend on how much of the drug was used and for how long.

Withdrawal usually causes more psychological discomfort than physiological discomfort, and is rarely, if ever, medically serious.

Common symptoms of withdrawal include: Fatigue Depression Anxiety Apathy Disorientation Hunger Mood swings Difficulty concentrating Cravings Tremors Chills Achespains The Science Behind Crack Cocaine When crack is smoked, it is absorbed into the bloodstream where it travels to the brain, specifically affecting the ventral tegmental area, or VTA.

Crack use blocks the normal process in which dopamine is recycled back into the transmitting neuron, thus resulting in a buildup of dopamine in the synapse.

This creates the euphoric feeling that crack users experience.

Treatment Treatment of crack addiction should be comprehensive, addressing social and environmental factors, as well as possible co-occurring disorders.

Treatment typically focuses on behavioral interventions, as there are currently no medications that have been proven to treat crack addiction.

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