Crack Cocaine Side Effects

Crack Cocaine Side Effects:  Signs of Use

•    Changes in one’s physical appearance
•    Changes in one’s behavior
•    Mood swings
•    Social withdrawal or changes in their social crowd
•    Lack of upkeep of one’s physical appearance
•    and obvious mental health issues

Short Term Crack Cocaine Side Effects

(become known after several minutes after intake and can remain present for up to an hour)
•    Constricted blood vessels
•    Dilated pupils
•    Increased body temperature
•    Increased blood pressure
•    Increased heart rate
•    Euphoria
•    Nausea
•    Insomnia
•    Loss of appetite
•    Increased activity levels
•    Mental alertness
•    Irritability
•    Anxiety
•    and restlessness

Long Term Crack Cocaine Side Effects

(can become noticeable within several weeks of misuse and can either remain present in one’s life for the remainder of their life or cause him or her to die due to the constant crack cocaine use)
•    Irregular heart beat
•    Seizures
•    Respiratory failure
•    Respiratory depression
•    Chest pain
•    Depression
•    Heart attack
•    Stroke
•    Paranoia
•    Extreme weight loss

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