Crack Cocaine Hotline

What is Crack Cocaine?

Crack cocaine is a powerful stimulant form of cocaine that has undergone processing to create small crystalline rocks that are smoked to receive the drug’s effects. Smoking this form of cocaine gets the drug quickly into the user’s bloodstream, where it produces a more intense high than snorting the powdered version of the drug.¹ This high only lasts from 5 to 10 minutes, which may lead users to binge smoke the substance to keep the high going as long as possible.²

Crack Addiction

Crack cocaine is highly addictive and over time, can cause changes in how a person’s brain works. While a person may want to quit, they often experience uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms when quitting or significantly reducing their drug use. Due to potentially uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, many users find it difficult to quit without relapsing back into using crack cocaine. They may find they need larger doses of the drug to feel its effects.²

What is a Crack Cocaine Hotline?

Crack cocaine hotlines are confidential and available 24/7. These hotlines, or helplines, can offer information about crack cocaine, its misuse, and help people learn about treatment options so they can begin recovery. Reputable crack cocaine hotlines provide helpful information to their callers who may be feeling ready to enter treatment or questioning if they have a problem using crack cocaine. When it comes to crack abuse and addiction, the hotline can provide people with a set of signs to look for that may indicate misuse or a person having withdrawal symptoms.³

When Should I Call a Crack Cocaine Hotline?

If you feel that you or a loved one are struggling with crack cocaine misuse, it may be time to call a crack cocaine hotline. The following signs may indicate that a person is struggling with misuse:³

Fatigue.
Sleep problems.
Legal issues resulting from crack cocaine use.
Continuing to use crack cocaine despite growing problems resulting from its use.
Unable to maintain work and/or school obligations.

If people try to stop using crack cocaine and experience the following withdrawal symptoms, it may also experience be a good time to call a crack cocaine abuse hotline :

Nervousness.
Restlessness.
Bad dreams.
Paranoia.

These treatment options can vary and include inpatient or outpatient facilities. Services can range from medical detoxification with 24-hour supervision to help you though the withdrawal process, to extensive drug counseling services and support groups.

If you’re experiencing a life threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

National Hotlines

A reputable crack cocaine addiction hotline will have compassionate staff available 24/7 to help those affected by crack cocaine use. The following resources may assist those struggling with crack cocaine, other substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring mental health conditions:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Find crack cocaine treatment facilities, support groups, and other resources regarding substance misuse.
National Suicide Prevention: If you or a loved one experience suicidal thoughts, this national hotline can help you get support when you need it. Confidential Lifeline Chat services are also available through the website 24/7.
Trevor Project: A free hotline, text, and chat services specifically for members of the LGBTQ community who are struggling with mental health issues.

If you’re ready to learn about treatment options for crack cocaine misuse, call to speak to compassionate navigator who understands the nature of addiction. They can provide valuable information about treatment options and finding crack cocaine treatment near you so you can start the recovery journey.

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U.S. Department of Justice. Crack Cocaine Fast Facts.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. Cocaine (Coke, Crack) Facts.
Morton WA. (1999). Cocaine and Psychiatric Symptoms. Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry.