Crack cocaine, commonly known simply as crack, and also known as rock, is a free base form of the stimulant cocaine that can be smoked. Crack offers a short, intense high to smokers.

Oct 23, 2023 · Crack gets its name from the crackling sound it makes as it’s processed or cooked. Crack looks like small brown rocks. People use crack cocaine by heating it in a glass pipe or adding it to …

Jul 30, 2025 · Learn about the differences between crack cocaine and cocaine, signs of addiction, effects, withdrawal, and finding treatment.

Crack cocaine use among high school students is a particular problem. Nearly 4 percent of high school seniors in the United States used the drug at least once in their lifetime, and more than 1 percent …

Oct 2, 2025 · Crack epidemic, the significant increase in the use of crack cocaine, or crack, in the United States during the early 1980s. Crack cocaine was popularized because of its affordability, its …

Sep 16, 2025 · Crack is a crystallized form of cocaine known for its short, intense high. This highly addictive drug was first produced in the early 1980s when cocaine distribution was at its peak, …

Jul 31, 2025 · While it may seem obvious, using crack is the number one risk factor for overdose. A person can overdose their first time trying crack cocaine, especially if they are trying to “keep up” …