Coke vs Crack
In today’s dangerous drug world, it is important for everyone from users to doctors to concerned parents to understand the differences between coke and crack. Cocaine has been around much longer, and is considered a more stable drug. By stable we are referring to price, consistent purity, and ease of availability.
Cocaine takes nearly 15 minutes to interact with the body’s system and produce the effects it is used for, while crack tends to be a nearly instantaneous hit at 15 seconds. This makes cocaine a more popular drug among those who are hedging toward the ‘safe side’ versus those that are looking for a more ‘wild ride.’ Crack is generally considered to be a more potent and dangerous drug because it entices the user to lose control of their thoughts and actions more directly than coke users.
Cocaine comes with a higher price tag. It is more difficult to find a ready supplier because of its higher price. The higher price is usually consistent but it isn’t something that most addicts can afford on a regular basis. This often means that the popularity of cocaine is secondary. Crack is cheap, available, and provides instant relief.
Cocaine is not considered to be as dangerous or as addictive. Many social scientists believe this is more because of the price than preference. Users will find that they use cocaine as a ‘treat’ rather than a regular thing. Other users will only use cocaine, which means they tend to refrain from daily use.
Additionally, there is a question of the actual purity. When cutting cocaine, manufacturers regularly cut in additional ingredients, making it stable and predictable. On the other hand, crack is the purest form of the drug available. This means that its toxicity levels are dangerously higher, create stronger and more intense reactions, and are more likely to intermingle with other drugs and medications in a life threatening manner.
The powder form of cocaine is generally snorted or injected. Crack is a crystal rock type of substance that is smoked. While each method and type gives the body and unusual sense of motion and provides additional energy and induces euphoria, crack tends to wear off faster and requires another hit before cocaine users tend to find they need an additional dose.
Summary:
1.Cocaine has been on the market for a longer period of time
2.Cocaine requires 15 minutes for effects to take place
3.Cocaine is more costly than crack, meaning it is either a ‘treat’ or it is used less often than crack
4.Cocaine is considered to be less addictive and even less volatile
5.Cocaine is missed with additives while crack is the pure crystallized rock
6.The delivery of each drug is different. Cocaine is generally snorted or injected while crack is inhaled through smoking.