Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) BA State Certification Practice Exam

What is the most common method of using crack cocaine?

1. Ingesting

2. Snorting

3. Smoking

4. Injecting

The correct answer is: Smoking

The most common method of using crack cocaine is smoking. This method allows the drug to be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs, producing an almost immediate and intense euphoric high. The process of smoking crack involves heating it to produce vapors that can be inhaled, which leads to a quick onset of effects that many users seek for the immediate and intense experience it provides. Ingesting, snorting, and injecting are less common methods for crack cocaine. Ingesting the drug can lead to a slower onset of effects and thus is not favored by users. Snorting is more typical with powdered cocaine rather than crack, as the latter's chemical structure makes it less suitable for that route. Injecting is also less common due to the nature of crack cocaine, as it is usually not in a form that is easily diluted for injection. Consequently, smoking stands out as the prevailing method of use for crack cocaine.