The synonyms used for crack are Atari; Base; Bazooka; Projector; Bees; Bebe; bee bee; Berries; Slag heap; Bolo; Bomb; Rock; Rocks; Butter; Caine; Stick; Casper; Casing the ghost; Cave; chemical; Chewies; Cloud; Cloud; Shots; cracking and snacking; Dip; famous coins; Fan; Scale; French fries; roast; Glo; Golf ball; Gravel; Grit; Hail; Hamburger; Assistant; Hubba; Icicle; Kangaroo; kibble and pieces; Croquettes; krills; Lightem; Paste; Patico; Stones; Pee wee; pony; .raw; ready; finished rocks; Redi Rocks; Roca; Rock; rooster; Rox; Roxanne; hurry; Scotty; Confusion; Scruple; Seven-up; Sherm; Sherms; Sleet; Snowballs; Stones; Tooth; Tension; Top Gun; pinch; ultimate; wash; white cloud; Work; Yahoo; Yale; Yay; yayoo; Yes-O; Yeyo; Yeo; and yuck. [31] Street crack cocaine can be adulterated (or “cut”) with other substances that mimic the appearance of crack cocaine to increase mass. The use of toxic adulterants such as levamisole[6], a drug used to treat parasitic infections, has been documented. [7] Crack cocaine is often used as a recreational drug. The effects of crack include euphoria,[12] high self-confidence,[13] loss of appetite,[12] insomnia,[12] alertness,[12] increased energy,[12] craving more cocaine,[13] and potential paranoia (ends after use). [12] [14] Its initial effect is the release of a large amount of dopamine,[5] a brain chemical that induces feelings of euphoria. The effect typically lasts for 5 to 10 minutes,[5][12] after which dopamine levels in the brain drop, leaving the user feeling depressed and weak. [5] When cocaine (powder) is dissolved and injected, absorption into the bloodstream is at least as rapid as the absorption of the drug that occurs when crack cocaine is smoked,[12] and similar euphoria may be felt. Rob Ford, Toronto`s 64th mayor, was filmed smoking crack cocaine while in office. Washington D.C. Mayor Marion Barry was filmed smoking crack cocaine during a stabbing operation in 1990. [36] In the United States, cocaine is a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, suggesting that it has a high potential for abuse, but also has a medical purpose. [33] [34] Under the Controlled Substances Act, crack cocaine and cocaine are considered to be the same drug.

On the illegal market, crack or “rock” is sold in small, inexpensive dosing units. Smoking this form of drug releases large amounts of cocaine into the lungs, resulting in effects comparable to intravenous injection. These effects are felt almost immediately after smoking, are very intense and do not last long. Cocaine is a natural product extracted from the leaves of Erythroxylon coca Lam (coca leaves). This tropical shrub is widely grown on the Andean Ridge in South America and is the only known natural source of cocaine. Usually produced as a hydrochloride salt, it has limited medical use as a topical anesthetic. Free base, sometimes known as crack, is a smokable form of cocaine. Coca leaves have been used as a stimulant by some indigenous peoples of South America since historical times. Purified cocaine has been abused as a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant since the early years of the twentieth century. Cocaine is under international control. Many remember that “crack babies,” or babies born to mothers who used crack during pregnancy, were once considered by many to be a lost generation. They are expected to suffer serious and irreversible damage, including decreased intelligence and social skills.

Later, it turned out to be a gross exaggeration. However, the fact that most of these children appear normal should not be overinterpreted to indicate that there is no cause for concern. However, while cocaine powder dissolves in water, crack must be dissolved in an acidic solution such as lemon juice (with citric acid) or white vinegar (with acetic acid), a process that effectively reverses the original conversion of cocaine powder into crack. [10] Health and risk reduction authorities may distribute packages containing citric acid or ascorbic acid (vitamin C) for this purpose. [11] In Australia, crack cocaine falls into the same category as cocaine, which is listed as a controlled drug in Schedule 8, indicating that all therapeutic substances and preparations in this category have a high potential for abuse and dependence. It is allowed for certain medical purposes, but is otherwise prohibited. The cleaner forms of cracks resemble cream-colored serrated “stones” made of hard, brittle plastic, with a density slightly higher than candle wax. [5] Like cocaine in other forms, the crack skirt acts as a local anesthetic, numbing the tongue or mouth only where it is placed directly. Cleaner forms of cracks sink into water or melt at the edges when near a flame (the crack evaporates at 90°C, 194°F).

[1] As a Schedule I substance to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, crack cocaine is indistinguishable from cocaine and other coca products. However, the court may weigh the socio-economic factors of crack cocaine use at sentencing. As an indication, List I drugs carry a maximum prison sentence of 7 years for possession of a criminal offence and up to life imprisonment for trafficking and production. A summary conviction for possession carries a fine of $1,000 to $2,000 and/or imprisonment ranging from 6 months to one year. The term “crack” refers to the crackling heard when the mixture is heated, probably from sodium bicarbonate. In case of illegal use, cocaine is usually snorted (blown in), after which it is absorbed through the nasal mucosa. Ingestion leads to loss of activity due to enzyme hydrolysis in the intestine.