Dissolving Cocaine
Start with cocaine hydrochloride powder.
Dissolve the powder in water using heat.
Adding a Base (e.g., Baking Soda or Ammonia)
Add a small amount of baking soda, ammonia, or another base to the solution.
Stir the mixture thoroughly.
Heating the Mixture
Bring the solution to a boil and then reduce the heat to let it simmer.
The goal is to remove the water from the solution, leaving behind a solid substance.
Forming Crack Rocks
Once the mixture has cooled, break it into small pieces or "rocks."
Smoking
The crack roc