Effects of crack cocaine
- Heart irregularities
- Blood pressure rises
- Possibility of a brain seizure
- Strokes
- Convulsions
- Heart attack
- Rise in body temperature
- Paranoid or violent behaviour
- Loss of interest with friends and family
- Loss of appetite
- Decreased sex drive
- No interest in usual activities, sports, hobbies etc.
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
Crack babies
Various media have reported stories of 'crack babies', babies born addicted to crack cocaine and lacking the will to live. However, evidence indicates that such reports are exaggerated and that a baby will recover from the addictive effects of crack cocaine within a few weeks. Babies do have withdrawal symptoms and in some cases are given medication to counteract the symptoms. A more severe problem is the high incidence of birth defects associated with the use of crack cocaine. If a woman uses crack cocaine regularly while she is pregnant, the baby may be born with heart and lung problems.Overdose on crack cocaine
In rare cases, users have died from overdose. An overdose can cause spasms and the user may lose consciousness or fall into a coma, which can be fatal if medical help is not provided. Prolonged use of crack cocaine can affect the nervous system, causing constriction of blood vessels, irregular heart beat and dilation of the pupils.Bad trip
A bad trip is where the user will imagine seeing something grotesque and awful. In all instances the user will believe what's going through their mind is really happening.(published with permission in writing from:http://www.drugs-info.co.uk/)
