Crackhead

A crackhead is a person who is addicted to crack cocaine.

Usage

It was originally used to refer to crack users that were not just desperate to get more crack, jittery, and wild, so they stand out even among other crack users. Those labeled as crackheads are also often associated with homelessness, theft, and poor physical appearance.

History

"Crackheads" appeared in great numbers during the 1980s, as crack cocaine became more available, cheaper, and of higher potency than other forms of cocaine. Crack addicts were and are a largely urban phenomenon.

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