What is crack cocaine?

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. Although health care providers can use it for valid medical purposes, such as local anesthesia for some surgeries, cocaine is an illegal drug. read more

Crack cocaine is the crystal form of cocaine, which normally comes in a powder form. 1 It comes in solid blocks or crystals varying in color from yellow to pale rose or white. Crack is heated and smoked. read more

Crack cocaine, also known simply as crack, is a free base form of cocaine that can be smoked. Crack offers a short but intense high to smokers. The Manual of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment calls it the most "addictive" (effective) form of cocaine. Crack cocaine is commonly used as a recreational drug. read more