Your Brain on Crack Cocaine

Is crack really whack?

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Written and created by Mitchell Moffit (twitter @mitchellmoffit) and Gregory Brown (twitter @whalewatchmeplz).

Further Reading --

Crack Facts:

Crack Mechanism on Dopamine (and Serotonin)

Chemistry of Crack

Technical Details on Cocaine (and Crack)

Wiki on Cocaine and Crack

[timmycakes]

This was one of the most light hearted videos about crack that I’ve ever seen

[niklasberg]

He makes it sound like some organic healthy food😂

[SweetBabyRey]

I’ve smoked a bunch of crack in my day. And it only leads to misery and homelessness. No matter how much money you have. It’s NEVER enough

[bluebelluwu]

Video: crack is bad for your brain

Video’s music: ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

[opedromagico]

*Comment sections in a nutshell:*
• Cocaine and Crack: it ruined my life
• Mush & LSD: it saved my life
• Weed: I’m so high right now lol

[XpRnz]

Did it a couple times.. turns you into a monster instantly and the comedown is insane.

[mallory]

I think I'll just stick with weed

[acostasantiago]

I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years. With so much anxietyNot until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms

[londontrialscat]

You have described this a million times better than what my school did.

[NoExpert]

the transition from Crack to Audible was seamless 👌

[ColdSoul]

Unless you wanna end up broke and digging through your carpet trying to smoke any white crumbs you find including pebbles, deodorant, and chips I suggest staying away from that shit.

[RandomVideoCircus]

I was addicted to drugs for 14 years, I am 8 months clean and sober now, it wasn't easy, but it is possible!!!

[nymphohalo]

I’m 19 and became addicted to cocaine. I lost my job, lost friends, destroyed my relationships with family and lost myself. I needed cocaine to BE myself. I began breaking all of my morals because of it. A drug that was initially fun quickly became insufficient and I wanted more even though the cons of the drug outweighed the pros. I was happy and ecstatic for 30 minutes tops, then the comedown would come where I’d be up for all hours of the night, depressed, regretful and wide awake. I’d want to quit when I was high then use when I was sober. I got kicked out of rehab for relapsing and didn’t try. I knew I’d still use. Mom kicked me out and sent me to my dads in ms who had a toxic home environment. Only thing I got from that experience was getting clean for 4 months and learning to appreciate my mom and my old life. She let me move back and I relapsed after a month. I’m still using in secret but it’s already tearing me apart after almost daily use for a month. Addiction is a terrible disease because even though you don’t want the drug, your mind tells you you need it. Avoid drugs at all costs. Don’t smoke, don’t snort, don’t inject. You’ll save yourself a whole lot of trouble.

[inkcap]

This story sums up crack beautifully. After a 2 week crack binge many years ago I was tweaking in my front room when I noticed a white lump on the carpet, feeling pleased with myself I picked it up and put it in my pipe....lit On closer inspection I realised it was a bit of my tooth that must of fallen out while I was ko, d on the couch....that's crack guys and girls don't go near the shite

[josephst.george]

From what I’ve seen, it’s very fun at first but only takes a few times of usage to be hooked. A family member of mine has gone through psychosis twice from crack

[BurdenofTheMighty]

My dad was a crack addict for years. Because of it, i was abandoned as a kid, taken to shady crack joints, and even taken by CPS due to his addiction. He nearly lost his job. He got clean though so i’m thankful for that but theres a lot of psychological damage done and i’m not sure that can ever be repaired

[wyivjhq]

Long story short: PLEASE DONT DO COCAINE HEY COCAINE RUIN YOUR BRAIN HEY

[Hisxo]

As a teenager struggling with drug addiction u explained the science and chemistry behind this topic so well

[MD-kiqw]

I was going to try crack then I saw this video! Thank you AsapScience!!

[wattsnottaken]

The comedown is NEVER worth it. Stay on that good herb 🌿