What are the immediate effects of taking cocaine and crack?
Cocaine will give you a confidence buzz for about 30 minutes, leaving you craving more. Cocaine and crack both produce feelings of well-being, alertness, reduced appetite and physical strength. If cocaine is injected the effects come on within minutes, starting with a very intense rush. If smoked as crack the buzz comes on in seconds and is very intense but only last a few minutes, which makes it more addictive. The immediate after effects of cocaine and crack can be very unpleasant and include depression, anxiety and paranoia. If you inject cocaine, the dose reaches the brain almost immediately, increasing the possibility of overdose. If you inject cocaine with a needle that has already been used, you run the risk of catching diseases such as H.I.V.. What are the long-term effects of taking cocaine and crack? Cocaine and crack are addictive and once you start it can be very hard to stop. You won t get withdrawal symptoms when you stop but, it will produce a strong psychological depend
