Stimulants
Crack Cocaine
Street names: Crack, Rock, Stones, Base, Freebase
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Intense but very short euphoria (5–15 minutes), energy and confidence
- Rapid crash: irritability, exhaustion, intense craving for another hit
- Smoked route hits the brain in seconds — one of the most reinforcing drug experiences known
⚠Key risks
- The short high creates a compulsive redosing loop that drives binge patterns and rapid dependence
- Crack lung: chest pain, cough and lung bleeding (eosinophilic pneumonitis) after smoking sessions
- Chipped/burned lips and pipe-sharing spread MRSA, hepatitis C and other infections
- Heart attack, dangerous arrhythmias and stroke — risk is real even in young users
- Paranoia, aggression and stimulant psychosis with binges; malnutrition and sleep loss compound harm
- Same supply risk as powder cocaine: cuts and, increasingly, fentanyl contamination
✚Overdose signs
- Chest pain, pounding or irregular heartbeat
- Seizures; extremely high body temperature
- Severe agitation, paranoia or hallucinations
- Stroke signs: one-sided weakness, slurred speech, facial droop
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crack Cocaine | Schedule II | The short high creates a compulsive redosing loop that drives binge patterns and rapid dependence; Crack lung: chest pain, cough and lung bleeding (eosinophilic pneumonitis) after smoking sessions | ~$10–$20 per rock |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Crack Cocaine look like?
Small off-white to beige 'rocks' that smoke with a crackling sound — smoked in glass pipes, sometimes with steel wool or brillo
What are the signs of a Crack Cocaine overdose?
Chest pain, pounding or irregular heartbeat; Seizures; extremely high body temperature; Severe agitation, paranoia or hallucinations Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
The short high creates a compulsive redosing loop that drives binge patterns and rapid dependence Dependence can develop with regular use.