Crack is a highly addictive and very popular form of the drug. While cocaine powder is snorted or injected, crack is usually smoked and produces a very intense, though short-lived, high.
Smoking produces the high much faster than injecting.
Consequently, crack users suffer brain seizures at three times the rate of other cocaine users. Though crack addiction is widespread and dangerous, help is available. Many hospitals have addiction programs, and thousands of independent drug abuse programs are available. The quickest route off crack is to find help. If you or someone you know is addicted to crack, or you want more information on the drug, talk to your doctor or contact a drug abuse program.