Smoking "crack" cocaine is more likely to result in dependence than intranasal administration of cocaine because

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Smoking "crack" cocaine results in more rapid delivery of the drug to the brain, leading to a more intense euphoric reaction. This can increase the likelihood of developing dependence compared to intranasal administration of cocaine. While crack does have greater agonist activity in the brain and its effects do last longer, it is mainly the more rapid delivery of the drug to the brain that contributes to its increased potential for dependence.

Smoking "Crack" Cocaine Is More Likely to Result in Dependence