subject: What Are The Negative Effects Of Crack [print this page] Crack is one of the most common illegal narcotic used by junkies, it is created by cooking cocaine and baking soda until the drug crystallizes and forms crack. This drug is taken by smoking it via a pipe which gives the user an immediate high. The most typical side effects that this drug can give its user are the damage done to their teeth. Addiction to this kind of drug causes a person's teeth to turn into a yellowish brown color which is also an indication of malnutrition. Here are several things to take note of when dealing with crack addiction.
Malnutrition - This side effect of abuse of crack cocaine may easily be observed from a drug user as soon as you see their teeth. Their teeth would turn yellow-colored to brownish and due to constant use of this drug where they have absolutely no appetite for several days that's the reason why they have less stored in their body. Less nutrients mean less calcium, iron and thiamine, which are essential for healthier teeth.
Blistering - This particular effect is brought on when users heat crack cocaine then inhaling it which breaks the tissue layer of a person's gums as well as their lips where sores form close to the mouth area. When such sores break, infections can happen and would cause damage not only to a person's mouth area but also on their gums and teeth.
Crack baby - A crack baby is born from a mother who continuously uses crack cocaine even in the course of their pregnancy. Infants who are born from a mother who's an addict would likely present signs or side effects which they got from their mother like the lack of sleep, too much crying and can't be easily calmed down. Junkies who give birth or is expecting to give birth would also experience losing the unborn baby, premature delivery, and abnormalities of their baby when it is born. And the most affected part of a baby when it's born from crack addiction is having brain damage.
Possible overdose - People who had crack addition ought to think twice if they plan to kick back their addiction. The fact is, certain users who relapse are the ones who are susceptible to experiencing an overdose. Given that they have been sober for a while, they have an inclination to take far too much of the drug therefore leading to an overdose which could be fatal and would certainly cause instantaneous death. Overdose can also happen when an addict increases their dosage in order to achieve the high which they desire.
