Crack’s bad reputation

[i like wimmins]

Am I the only one who gets irritated at the horrible reputation Crack has? I don't know about other parts of the world, but in North America a person who does something crazy/stupid is oftentimes referred to as a "crackhead".
I think it must be television that is to blame, because while some drugs are reasonably socially acceptable in most circles, Crack seems to rank one notch above (if not equal to) heroin in most people's eyes.
I have friends who have tried it with me, and have sworn me to secrecy just because they fear what peers would think.
People don't seem to understand that its just coke in a handy form and will occasionally badmouth it to no end.
Does anyone else experience this?