crack

other words for crack include; rocks, wash, stones, pebbles, base, freebase

What does it look like?

• Crack is the smokable form of cocaine.
• Crack comes in small lumps or ‘rocks' that can be burnt.
• ‘Rocks' are about the size of a raisin.

How do you take it?

• Crack is usually smoked in a pipe, glass tube, plastic bottle or in foil.
• Crack can be prepared for injection

What does it feel like?

• The effects of crack are immediate, peaking for about 2 minutes and lasting only for 10 minutes.
• The effects are similar to cocaine but for less time and more intense; increased confidence and energy, more talkative and excitable.

What are the risks?

• Crack is extremely addictive, it's an expensive habit because the effects wear off quite quickly
• People have died after overdosing on crack
• Regular crack users are more at risk of developing serious problems with anxiety and paranoia. Using crack can also lead to panic attacks.
• Smoking crack can damage the lungs, leading to breathing problems.

The Law

• Crack is a Class A drug
• If you are caught with crack you can get sent to jail for 7 years.
• If you are caught dealing crack you might go to jail for life.

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