How addictive is crack?
Crack is probably the most addictive substance yet devised. In a very short time, crack users need much more of the drug to attain the same effect and to avoid the intense “crash” or depression. They become physically and psychologically dependent, often as a result of only a few doses taken within a few days. To balance off the intense lows, crack users often use other drugs, such as alcohol, hash or marijuana at the same time as they use crack. How can I tell if someone I know might be using crack? An early sign of difficulty can be abrupt breakdown in family communications or change in a person’s behavior. A marked change in personality, a loss of interest in personal appearance, paranoid behavior or animosity toward family and friends may all be indications. Other symptoms include restlessness, anxiety, an inability to concentrate, marked agitation, weight loss and altered sleeping patterns. These symptoms, where young people are concerned, may often be signs of anxieties experienc
