Crack is cocaine that has not been neutralized by an acid to make the hydro-chloride salt. This form of cocaine comes in a rock crystal that can be heated and the vapors smoked. The term “crack” refers …

Cocaine base (crack) is smoked, either alone or on marijuana or tobacco. Cocaine is also used in combination with an opiate, like heroin, a practice known as “speedballing.” Although injecting into …

Individuals Individuals of of all all ages ages use use crack crack cocaine—data cocaine—data reported reported in in the the National National Household Household Survey Survey on on Drug Drug …

chunk form, known as cocaine base or crack, which can be smoked. Whether consumed in powder or crack form, cocaine produces the same type of physiological and psychotropic effects; however, the …

With the advent of the free-base form of cocaine (“crack”) and its easy availability on the street, cocaine continues to burden both law enforcement and health care systems in the United States.

"Crack" is the street name given to cocaine that has been processed from cocaine hydrochloride to a free base for smoking.

Punishment The average sentence for crack cocaine trafficking offenders was 74 months. 96.9% were sentenced to prison. 44.0% were convicted of an offense carrying a mandatory minimum penalty; of …