(NaHCO 3, common baking soda) is a base used in preparation of crack, although other may substitute for it. A close up of the 'cooking' process that creates crack. Use of toxic adulterants such as has been documented. Crack cocaine as sold on the streets may be or 'cut' with other substances mimicking the appearance of crack cocaine to increase bulk. Purer forms of crack will sink in water or melt at the edges when near a flame (crack vaporizes at 90 ☌, 194 ☏).
A substance widely used to dilute cocaine supplies may cause a rare and life-threatening condition in some users. They need all the facts to help you, and they need to see you quickly. Tell the hospital staff that you use cocaine/crack and that you are worried that your symptoms are from levamisole.
