The 411 on Crack Cocaine

Read more about crack and its impact in the Black community.

Mayor Rob Ford and Crack Cocaine - With the media breaking news that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smokes crack cocaine, the drug has gotten a lot of attention. But do you really know what crack is? Read more about the highly addictive drug and its impact in the Black community. —Kellee Terrell (Photo: AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
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128550516Overcoming Crack Addiction - Withdrawal symptoms are more emotional than physical. The first step of overcoming a crack addiction is detox. After detox, some may go to a rehab center that deals with therapy to address the addiction and past emotional issues that may have put you at risk for addiction. Rehab can last 30 days or longer. From there, an addict is released and may choose to attend 12-step meetings to maintain a successful recovery.  (Photo: Chicago Tribune/MCT /Landov)

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What Is Crack Cocaine? - Crack is the crystal form of cocaine, which is a powder. Crack is heated or smoked and its name comes from the sound that it makes when it’s smoked. It is a highly addictive stimulant and people on it can and will do anything to keep that high. It’s estimated that 14 percent of Americans have tried a form of cocaine in their lifetime.(Photo: David McNew/Getty Images)

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