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Crack Withdrawal is considered to be one of the more severe addiction withdrawals as far a substance abuse is concerned. Ranking up with heroin addiction, Crack Withdrawal has two stages which are both painful.

The first stage to occur in Crack Withdrawal is the "come down phase." In this phase, which can occur as soon as a few minutes from the initial "hit" of the crack pipe, the user feels both intense cravings and depression due to the absence of their once intense high. Most crack users stumble in their withdrawal at this point and either find the means to inhale more crack or use other drugs to lessen the feelings of depression.

The next stage in Crack Withdrawal involves a much more intense physical aspect. Most crack users will suffer from:

Increased appetite
Severe fatigue
Lethargy
Depression
Cravings

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