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 dependence, which means it s on your mind all the time. It is possible to overdose on cocaine and constant regular use can lead to a seizure, stroke or a heart attack. Snorting cocaine may permanently damage the membranes lining the nose and the structure separating the nostrils. Smoking crack may damage your lungs, give you breathing problems or cause your heart to fail. High spending on cocaine is often associated with debt and violence. What class drug is cocaine and crack? Cocaine is a class A drug and if you are caught in possession with the intent to supply, you could face a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
