How does crack work?


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How does crack affect the brain and nervous system?


How does crack work in the body?



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Reference Sources: NIDA: Brain’s response to Cocaine
NIDA: Cocaine
NIDA: Cocaine Abuse and Addiction
NHTSA: Cocaine 
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  1. I think even though there is a general effect from crack, it is true that it’s down also to the individual…when I first started taking it, there was an amazing buzz instantly, followed by about 15/20 minutes of complete relaxation, I wanted to be left alone with my eyes shut whilst I mentally floated.

  2. To just curious: if your”friend” has a problem direct him instead of judging him and if he doesn’t change at least you tried cuz if he died you would feel like shit… If he refused the help leave him be. When he’s ready he’ll b ready but don’t b hypocritical because you have things in your life your not perfect at it just may not be drug’s

  3. My friend twitches A LOT. can people who use crack twitch even when they are not high on the drug or ONLY while using the drug.
    I have a feeling hes using while hes with me and i really don’t want to be around him if this is the case.

    1. Hi, Michael. I did some research on natural dopamine increase, and find out that there are many natural dopmine boosters that you may try. You can decrease your sugar intake, eat more bananas, decrease caffeine intake, correct a magnesium deficiency, take vitamins, etc. Also, you can do the same by searching using these keywords: dopamine natural increase. Moreover, I suggest you consult a nutritionist.

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  5. first off all i want to thank you guys for this articles, they are very to the point on what i had no understanding of, i have been smoking crack since 1990, beat a life sentence trial and still went back to using then last may 5 lost my family, they had enough of my problems,and told me if i want tb with them, wife and son, am now on a mission of redempemtio..after losin my familly in may ,i neve been in rehab i guess it was denial or i didnt want to hear what i new that drugs kill you, but now i see is more then that, i really had a problem and try to cover up with excuses and lies, i i want my family back am noy biuld for this single life my heart is broken in two, i will read your articles everyxay. next month go see a doctor for mh mood swings,,

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