Crack is smoked, which creates an intense high very quickly. Cocaine in any form can be highly addictive, and can quickly escalate to the point where a person's life is ruled by the desire to use the drug. Cocaine can also be deadly , causing seizures, strokes and heart attacks, even in young people with healthy hearts. It also takes a psychological toll on users, causing cocaine psychosis characterized by erratic, violent or paranoid behavior. This psychosis seems to appear earlier on in those who smoke crack cocaine.
Withdrawal symptoms can include severe fatigue and depression.
There is no safe social use of cocaine. Programs and services for chemical dependency are available at Chelsea Arbor Treatment Center . Chelsea Arbor Treatment Center is a joint program of the University of Michigan Health System and Chelsea Community Hospital. This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.