Can I Become Addicted to Crack After Only One Time?

If you’ve been wondering exactly how dangerous some drugs are, here are some answers for you. Specifically, crack cocaine (or “rock candy” as it is sometimes know) actually affects the brain chemistry of a user, bringing about greater alertness, increased energy, euphoria, extreme confidence, and almost always a craving for more crack cocaine. These effects last only 5-10 minutes after the “hit,” leaving the user needing more crack and another high right away. Users will usually take hit after hit after hit, sometimes for days. As they binge over that period of time, the highs get less and less intense, due to the body’s increasing tolerance for the drug.

Crack cocaine is widely considered to be the most addictive form of cocaine. Because the high is incredibly intense, and comes with a chemical craving for more crack cocaine, many users are hooked after their first use. Crack dependence come with all kinds of health problems, from the poisons added to “cut” the drug, to the risk of lung injury from smoking crack cocaine, to the ever-present danger of overdosing. But the good news is that it’s never too late to give up hope. Treatment can and does turn lives around.

If you have a problem with alcohol abuse or know someone who does, you can seek help now for yourself or your loved one. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating alcohol dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Whether you need an in-patient facility, or outpatient care, Seabrook is there for you with rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about drugs, addiction, and treatment.