THE TRUTH ABOUT CRACK COCAINE Cocaine and crack cocaine are really exactly the same drug. 0 Cocaine and crack are the same drug. Cocaine is the drug in powder form and crack is the same drug in a crystal form. It’s actually True. Cocaine and crack are the same drug. Cocaine is the drug in powder form and crack is the same drug in a crystal form. /course/lesson/the-truth-about-crackcocaine/crackcocaine.html What is Crack Cocaine? True False Where does crack’s name come from? 1 Crack’s name comes from the cracking or popping sound it makes when it is heated. Crack’s name comes from the cracking or popping sound it makes when it is heated. /course/lesson/the-truth-about-crackcocaine/crackcocaine.html What is Crack Cocaine? The person who first sold it in the 1980s, Crack Columbus The cracking or popping sound it makes when it is heated The fact that it is made in crystal form and is chipped or cracked off in pieces to be sold in small quantities The effects is has on people, from the informal use of “cracked” to mean crazy or insane Using crack once can: 3 A person can become addicted to crack after using it once. Crack can greatly increase heartbeat, cause muscle spasms and convulsions which may be followed by severe depression. It’s all of the above. A person can become addicted to crack after using it once. Crack can greatly increase heartbeat, cause muscle spasms and convulsions which may be followed by severe depression. /course/lesson/the-truth-about-crackcocaine/effects-of-crack-cocaine.html Effects of Crack Cocaine Addict a person Greatly increase heartbeat, muscle spasms and convulsions Be followed by severe depression All of the above Crack is even more dangerous than cocaine. 0 Crack is even more dangerous than cocaine because it is inhaled or smoked and is 75 to 100% pure. It’s actually True. Crack is even more dangerous than cocaine because it is inhaled or smoked and is 75 to 100% pure. /course/lesson/the-truth-about-crackcocaine/crackcocaine.html What is Crack Cocaine? True False A crack addict: 1 A crack addict must take greater amounts of the drug more and more frequently, just to feel “normal.” A crack addict must take greater amounts of the drug more and more frequently, just to feel “normal.” /course/lesson/the-truth-about-crackcocaine/why-is-crack-cocaine-so-highly-addictive.html Why Is Crack Cocaine So Highly Addictive? Can lead an ordinary life Must take greater amounts of the drug more and more frequently, just to feel “normal” Can learn to live with the problem Has longer-lasting relationships What are some of the short-term effects of crack cocaine? 3 Some of the short-term effects of crack cocaine are feelings of paranoia, anger and nervousness. Some of the short-term effects of crack cocaine are feelings of paranoia, anger and nervousness. /course/lesson/the-truth-about-crackcocaine/effects-of-crack-cocaine.html Effects of Crack Cocaine A long-lasting high Hair loss Renewed interest in life Feelings of paranoia, anger and nervousness What are some of the long-term effects of crack cocaine? 0 Some of the long-term effects of crack cocaine are severe depression, tolerance and addiction (after just one use). Some of the long-term effects of crack cocaine are severe depression, tolerance and addiction (after just one use). /course/lesson/the-truth-about-crackcocaine/effects-of-crack-cocaine.html Effects of Crack Cocaine Severe depression, tolerance and addiction (after just one use) Increased awareness Permanent hair loss Flaky skin