What are the physical effects of crack cocaine addiction?
The following is a list of possible physical effects: • Changes in blood pressure, heart rates, and breathing rates • Nausea • Vomiting • Anxiety • Convulsions • Insomnia • Loss of appetite leading to malnutrition and weight loss • Cold sweats • Swelling and bleeding of mucous membranes • Restlessness and anxiety • Damage to nasal cavities • Damage to lungs • Possible heart attacks, strokes, or convulsions Crack is particularly dangerous for several reasons. Crack is inhaled and rapidly absorbed through the lungs, into the blood, and carried swiftly to the brain.
