The Truth of Crack Addiction

Summary by Krater

This documentary investigates the crack cocaine crisis in Geneva, Switzerland, highlighting the shift from heroin to crack addiction and the challenges faced by users and support workers.

From the video

Answers: What is the reality of the crack cocaine crisis in Geneva?

• Crack cocaine addiction
• Drug consumption rooms
• Geneva drug crisis
• Harm reduction strategies
• Addiction treatment challenges

What it concludes

• Crack cocaine has surged from a marginal substance to a flagship product in Geneva over recent months.
• The crack high is extremely intense but very short-lived, leading to compulsive and repetitive consumption.
• Crack addiction causes users to experience severe marginalization, losing families, work, and social connections.
• Traditional addiction care struggles to reach crack users due to the intense psychological grip and unavailability for treatment.
• The rise of crack consumption has brought new aggression, violence, and insecurity to the streets of Geneva.