Physical effects
how many teens abuse crack
Most teens don´t use crack 18+ use it more than anything
Crack
crack cocaine is between 75-100% pure, way stronger than regular cocaine
Impact the body systems
increase heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure
affects the brain
brings an intense high that lasts a couple minutes
signs of abusing the drug
they loose energy and you start to see it in there face/ eyes
Short-term effects of crack
Brings an intense and immediate high that lasts about 15 minutes
addictive?
yes it´s really addictive. because your body wants more of what you just gave it
resources someone can go to for help
Crack hotline (866.235.4572)
How is it taken
Can be smoked, snorted, rubbed into your gums, and injected
impact physical parts of the body
basically eats your body from the inside out
withdrawal symptoms?
your body has to go through an adjustment period to relearn how to function without it
can it be fatal
yes, some people can get really addicted and binge on crack
Street names
Kryptonite, sugar block, apple jacks, jellybeans, cookies
Long-term effects of Crack
Affects mental health, emotional disturbances, mood changes, and serious depression
Euphoria
a feeling or statement of intense excitement and happiness