Crack, also called “coke” or “cocaine” is a white powder which is made from the leaves of the cacao plant. Crack (Cocaine) creates a temporary surge of dopamine and serotonin in the brain. This gives energy and a euphoric mood, or at least gaiety and cheerfulness.

People suffering from crack addiction also experience an analgesic effect and will become sexually stimulated. The hunger stimulus disappears, and there’s an increase in muscle strength and endurance is also increased.

In addition, crack addiction causes a person to feel very self confident; it creates a powerful feeling. Cocaine, however, has a short duration, as all crack addicts know.

Cocaine can be taken in various forms. The white powder can be sniffed through a tube into the nose. It can also be injected after it’s been dissolved in water, or smoked through a pipe.

Crack addiction is very dangerous and can lead to death if left untreated.

Risks of crack addiction:

• Dry and damaged mucosa
• Increased body temperature
• Diarrhea
• Frequent urination
• Aggressiveness
• Empty feeling
• “Hangover”
• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Depression
• Sinusitis
• Headaches
• Panic
• Paranoia
• Feeling creatures under the skin
• Severe itching
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Injection abscesses
• Lung damage
• Exhaustion and exuberance (dangerous in traffic)
• Oxygen deficiency in the heart

Call one of our counselors if you think you have a crack addiction.

The Houghton House holistic drug treatment centre is located in Johannesburg. The treatment centres that form the group specialize in alcohol and drug addiction problems and have been assisting people to overcome their addictions for over fifteen years.

The very high success statistics and exclusive treatment centres has attracted patients into this centre from around the world.