Cracking the Crack Cocaine Addiction

Crack Cocaine gets its name from the cracking sound of cocaine when the water contents evaporate. Crack cocaine is made from cocaine powder. It is dissolved in water that contains ammonia or baking powder. The liquid content is evaporated and it is made into solid nuggets.

Crack cocaine is addictive. It attacks the reward system present in the brain. This reward system gives a sense of forgetful euphoria in 5-15 minutes. The brain becomes tolerant of the amount of crack used. To get the same level of euphoria, the addict needs an increased additional doze. If the doze is not available, the addict suffers withdrawal symptoms of depression, anxiety, exhaustion, aggression and instability. The results of the addictions are heart attacks, respiratory failure and nausea. If crack is taken with alcohol, a compound called cocaethylene is formed that can kill instantly. Behavioral therapy, detoxification and medication help to cure crack addiction.