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Crack cocaine could easily be one of the most vilified and infamous drugs in America, being synonymous with many of the public images (whether accurate or otherwise) of substance abuse and addiction. But away from movie and TV depictions, crack addiction is a serious, deadly problem for thousands of people. Recognizing the signs and symptoms […]

Cut Cocaine vs. Pure Cocaine Other substances may be added in order to change or intensify the effects of the drug or to allow dealers to sell less of the actual cocaine for more money. These cutting agents can change the texture, form, and/or color of the drug, and make it easier to smoke, snort, […]

What is Cocaine? Cocaine is a Schedule II stimulant drug that is highly addictive, dangerous, and illegal.3 Drug dealers often mix cocaine with other substances, called “fillers,” concealing the entirety of the concoction’s ingredients. Dealers sometimes dilute cocaine with fentanyl, a dangerous opioid drug responsible for numerous overdose deaths.4 People can use cocaine in a variety […]

While many factors (such as a person’s environment, their social support system, and whether they use other substances in conjunction with cocaine) play a role in the potential effects of drug use on a mother and her unborn baby, fetal exposure to cocaine is associated with serious health issues, including several types of developmental and […]

What Is Freebasing? Freebase cocaine is essentially the “base” form of the drug – the drug in its solid form. Freebasing cocaine is the process of freeing the cocaine base from the salt form in which cocaine is naturally found. While crack cocaine is produced by mixing the original cocaine with a combination of water […]

Spanish Version What Are the Immediate Effects of Cocaine? AAC has the expertise, trained staff, and nationwide facilities to give you the best chance for recovery. We are committed to the single purpose of helping you or a loved one find their way out of addiction. For more information about rehabilitation for substance use disorders, […]

Smoking crack cocaine produces faster-acting euphoric effects, which is one of the reasons it became popular in the mid-1980s.2 As a result, in 1986, the Anti-Drug Abuse Act differentiated crack from other forms of cocaine, harshening legal consequences for possession and use of the dangerous and illegal substance.2 However, individuals still use it. In 2021, […]

Cocaine is an addictive drug. With repeated cocaine use, someone may develop a physiological dependence and experience an associated withdrawal syndrome if they try to stop using cocaine. Cocaine withdrawal symptoms can vary in severity between individuals depending on multiple factors.3 This page will discuss the causes and symptoms of cocaine withdrawal and treatment options […]

What is Topiramate? Topiramate is an anticonvulsant and nerve pain medication which was first developed to treat epileptic and other types of seizures. Topiramate has also been used to treat migraines and, more recently, weight loss. Along with these functions, the drug shows promise in treating certain forms of addiction, including alcoholism and cocaine addiction. […]

Cocaine & Addiction Cocaine was first extracted and purified from the South American native coca plant in 1860 by a graduate student in Germany, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. (NCAAD) publishes. Quickly finding its way to the United States through many sources, including in the beverage Coca-Cola, cocaine soon became popular […]