What are the worst long-term effects of crack cocaine?
148538
you become a contractor
533378
throw it away. it has a long term side effect.
880827
Yes, it would definitely cause some damage to your lungs (not really sure how serious) and it can also stunt your growth. You also need to consider what if you become addicted and end up smoking more than a pack a week and for longer than a year.
445431
I would highly doubt that if one was on cocaine for such a long period of time that any residual narcotic would be toxic to that person.
941242
cocaine?  that's bad!!
700818
I'm sure if you snorted cocaine you could get microbial organisms in your nose from the powder.  The cocaine may destroy the little hairs in your nose that are there to catch foreign particles.  Someone would be more susceptible to infection that way.
1021503
It give you a high the first time that does not last long.\nThe second time is not as good and the third time is worse.\nThe result is an addiction.\nThe chemical is very bad for your body.\nThose who get addicted steal, lie and loose their jobs.\nThey loose weight, teeth and look horrible with wrinles and a spooky face.
501001
I WAS ADDICTED TO COCAINE AND OTHER DRUGS FOR 3 YEARS. IT STARTED WITH A LINE HERE AND THERE AND I ENDED UP IN A "BLIZZARD" SO TO SPEAK. I WAS WORKING TO BUY COCAINE AND OTHER DRUGS. THROUGHOUT THE 2 YEARS I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT DIE; ON FRIEND HAVE A HEART ATTACK AT 22 YEARS OLD. I MYSELF HAVE SEEN DEATH 3 TIMES AND LIVED TO TALK ABOUT IT. I TELL YOU THIS WITH ALL SERIOUSNESS I RUINED MY LIFE. I LOST MY FAMILY, ALL MY FRIENDS (EXCEPT MY FELLOW ADDICTS) EVERYTHING THAT EVER MEANT SOMETHING TO ME I LET SLIP AWAY JUST SO I COULD BE HIGH. I AM PROUD TO SAY I HAVE BEEN CLEAN FOR 10 MONTHS NOW WITH NO RELAPSE. I AM STILL TEMPTED BY IT TO THIS DAY; I WAKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT SWEATING. SOME OF THE EFFECTS I STILL DEAL WITH ARE RAISED HEART RATE, ITCHING SKIN, PARANOIA, HALLUCINATIONS, THOUGHTS OF CONSPIRACY, TROUBLE BREATHING, NOSE BLEEDS, LACK OF BOTH LONG AND SHORT TERM MEMORY ... AND SO ON. THIS IS NOT A DRUG YOU CAN JUST DO SOCIALLY THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT AND THEN MY LIFE WENT DOWN HILL FROM THERE. I HAVE LIVED ON THE STREET, MOVED FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE, GONE WEEKS WITHOUT EATING OR SLEEPING. I HAVE DEVELOPED A SLEEPING DISORDER BECAUSE OF MY USE WHEN I DO SLEEP I WAKE UP SCARED. I AM ONLY 21 YEARS OLD RIGHT NOW BUT HAVE LIVED ENOUGH BAD EXPERIENCES TO LAST A LIFETIME. I HAVE A WONDERFUL BOYFRIEND WHO HAS SEEN ME THROUGH MY REHABILITATION AND A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL TO WATCH GROW UP. I WOULD SAY TO YOU LEARN FROM MY STORY ON ANYONE ELSE WHO TELLS YOU WHAT IT IS LIKE, IT'S NOT WORTH IT. I YOU LOVE EVEN ONE PERSON IN THIS WORLD DON'T DO IT. YOU WILL GO TO HELL AND BACK IF YOU’RE LUCKY AND DON'T DIE. I REGRET NOT TAKING ANYONE'S ADVICE BEFORE I BECAME ADDICTED SO PLEASE TAKE ALL THIS INFORMATION TO HEART AND SAVE YOURSELF BEFORE YOU ARE UNABLE TO BE SAVED.
847033
Watch out! What do you mean by using coke, once in a while or regularly? In the last case, you better watch out really well. Coke, after a while,  creates personality changes, can make people violent and very paranoia, even psychotic. \nYou say that you are afraid of the future, well, if he uses cocaine regularly, you should worry!
1142305
the main side effect is tachycardia which is rapid heartbeat. Go to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002636.htm#Symptoms for advice if you have such a patient, and as soon as possible. That website is a national N.I.H. (U.S.A.), poison information site.\nYou should answers for the following questions before the contact.\nthe patient's age, weight, and condition \nthe name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known) \nthe time it was swallowed \nthe amount swallowed \nAlso contact the local poison control center.\nGood luck
168377
MOST DRUGS CAN KILL YOU. I HAVE KNOWN OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE DONE ECSTASY FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME AND DIED. I HAVE ALSO KNOWN PEOPLE TO DO CRACK /COCAINE WHICH CAN CAUSE HEART ATTACKS, SEZIURES, STROKES, RESPITORY OR BRAIN ANUERISMS. ICE/CRYSTAL METH HAS MORE OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT ON THE BRAIN. ALL DRUGS ARE HIGHLY ADDICTIVE REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOUR FRIENDS TELL YOU. HERE ARE SOME WEB SITES BELOW THAT CAN GIVE YOU A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF EFFECTS. REMEMBER THAT TAKING ANY TYPE OF ILLEGAL DRUG IS A GAMBLE BOTH LEGAL AND HEALTH.
484361
It all depends on how they get the drug into their system.  If they snort it through their nose, they will seem as if they may just have allergies & a runny nose & sniffles.  Using it this way will cause them to have a sudden burst of "energy" & suddenly their room will be clean & other household chores will be completed in record time.  They may not sleep for days, then they will get quite irritated for the strangest reasons.  They will forget to eat, drink liquids, & become constipated OR have the runs.  Their tongues will be dry & so will their lips.  Sometimes, they seem as if they are having a nervous breakdown because they are so nervous & confused.  The more they are pressured by people asking them questions, the more aggitated they become.  They can become violent & start throwing things.  They can yell & scream & threaten to hurt you if you don't leave them alone.  When they finally do get to sleep, they will stay asleep for days or only a few hours.  I could go on & on, but the bottom line is no matter what your age is, the effects of this drug will leave a lifelong altering mark on you mind, body & soul.  The younger you are, the longer you have to use it, but the effects on your body will show up in a much more severe way in a short time.  Usually within ONE YEAR, you will have aged 5 to 10years on the inside ofyour body.  By the time it shows on the outside of your body, it is too late & you have damaged yourself & your body permanently.  The health effects will show up as you grow older.  Usually the heart shows the most frequent signs of distress.  If you are smoking meth, your LUNGS will have problems.  If you are using a needle, your entire system & bloodstream & vital organs become saturated with the organisms that are in the dope.  If you ingest (eat) it, your stomach acids will kill most of the bacteria, but you will still sweat out the toxins through your skin & sweat glands which could cause you to start picking at your skin & face!
1114312
No and no, 99.9% of drug fund organized crime. So the money people spend on drugs can go towards people smuggling, prostitution and other crimes which take advantage of vulnerable people.\n\nAnother worry with drugs is that very few drugs bought are 100% pure and are cut with other compounds. These can be anything your dealer wants or finds lying around. With horror stories such as Ajax (bleach in powder form) being used to cut cocaine, I really wouldn't want to put that up my nose!\n\nAfter briefly studying the effects of drugs during my chemistry degree. What I saw about the effects of drugs on various parts of the body put me off even thinking about taking any type of drug in my lifetime. Even 'harmless' weed has been shown to cause long term effect on the brain. Although weed has less tar in it than tobacco it still has tar in it which is not good for you at all.
1159494
my understanding of the word tisic is. It is the affect of chronic use of crack cocaine it is the effect of long term use on the nervous system and our ability to absorb the body's natural neurotransmitters like endorphins and dopamine.
761510
California, Florida, or any other state should have a minimum penalty of 10 year for possession of Cocaine. If you play them you have to pay.
658269
drugs do a lot of nasty things to the body, especially when you're a kid and still growing up. messing with the systems drugs take advantage of can change the progress of development and lead to long term changes/problems in drug users over people who don't use drugs.
851960
Drug abuse is horrible.  Complications are weight loss, if using a needle there could be damage to arteries,  damage can be done to all your inside organs, such as heart, lungs, liver, etc.  Family of the abuser can also have complications to their health from stress.  Some people die, others could have a stroke.  My son had a lot of complications but luckily he is alive and in a half way house.  He just went threw 70 days of detox and maintenance.\nMemory loss and dysfunctional thoughts can occur.  Depression and anxiety also.