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Crack
Known by different names: rock, wash, stone.
Facts:
- Crack is a smokeable form of cocaine.
- It is a Class A drug.
Effects:
- The effects of smoking crack are similar to snorting cocaine but much more intense.
- The high lasts as little as 10 minutes.
- Users often 'chase' the high by repeating the dose.
- Heavy users may take heroin to dull the craving caused by the use of crack.
Risks:
- Heavy use can lead to potentially fatal heart problems.
- Heavy users risk convulsions.
- Crack is highly addictive.
- Because the high can be so intense, crack use is often difficult to control.
- Smoking crack can seriously harm the lungs and cause chest pains.
- After the high, feelings of restlessness, nausea and sleeplessness are common.
- Large or frequent doses over a short period can leave users restless, confused and paranoid.
- Regular users may find their habit very expensive.
- Users have died from overdose.
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NORCAS Youth Team is a county-wide service available to young people 19 years and under who may want support and information about drugs, alcohol and related issues.
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For FREE confidential drugs info and advice talk to Frank (open 24 hours a day). - The Drug Act 2005