Derived from powdered cocaine using a simple conversion process and emerging as the the abused drug of choice in the 1980s, crack cocaine is defined as a highly addictive and powerful stimulant. Due to the ease of access, cheap cost and the immediate high it produces, crack cocaine addiction in Delray Beach, FL is of growing concern.
Varying in color, ranging from white to off-white to tan, crack cocaine is typically available in rock form and is almost always smoked, but can also be injected. When one smokes crack cocaine, large amounts of the drug are delivered to the lungs resulting in an immediate and intense euphoric effect. According to the DEA, rocks of crack cocaine tend to contain anywhere from 75% and 90% pure cocaine.
An estimated 6,222,000 people have tried crack cocaine at least once in their life and studies show it to be abused by both genders and all races. Particularly a problem amongst high school students where in the United States alone nearly 4% of high school seniors reportedly used the drug at least once and more than 1% have said to have used the drug in the last month alone. It is easy to see why crack cocaine addiction in Delray Beach, FL is on the rise.
Side effects from crack cocaine addiction in Delray Beach, FL range from an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, sometimes leading to long term cardiovascular problems. Additionally, research suggests that smoking crack has additional health issues beyond other methods of taking cocaine. A majority of these issues relate mostly to the release of methylecgonidine and it’s effect on the heart, lungs and liver.
Crack cocaine addiction in Delray Beach, FL seems to develop faster than other drugs due to smoke inhalation. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with any type of addiction, seek help today. The Delray Center for Healing offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment options available for you and your loved ones.
