It examines the current crack trafficking and abuse trends in the United States. The popularity of crack is attributed to the inexpensive, single-unit dose cocaine marketing concept, purity levels at which the drug is sold and consumed, and the smoking method of ingestion. The Federal government's response to the crack problems will continue to focus on efforts to control the source countries through crop eradication programs, the interdiction of cocaine shipments entering the United States, investigation and prosecution of major cocaine trafficking organizations, and research into the prevention and treatment of cocaine abuse. In addition to the drug law enforcement and abuse initiatives in the Presidents' Drug-Free America Act of 1986, numerous Federal agencies will provide assistance to State and local governments in areas of investigation, intelligence sharing, education and abuse prevention/treatment research funding to address the crack problem.