Cocaine may seem like an outdated party drug. In reality, people across the United States struggle with cocaine and crack cocaine addictions every day. Like all addictive substances and illicit drugs, it’s challenging to stop using cocaine on your own. Quitting cold turkey at home can lead to relapse, other drug use, and overdose. It can also lead to self-harming behavior and suicidal ideation. Cocaine may seem less popular and less harmful than opiates, opioids, meth, and prescription drugs. However, cocaine is just as addictive and dangerous. Safe, successful cocaine addiction treatment requires a reputable cocaine detox program.
If you or someone you love is struggling to quit cocaine or crack cocaine, Baltimore Detox Center can help. Call us at [Direct] to learn about our cocaine detox program and other addiction therapies.
Treating Cocaine Addiction During Withdrawal
Cocaine addiction treatment begins with detox. During the initial days of detox, a person experiences withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include physical, psychological, and long-term withdrawal symptoms. As cocaine leaves the bloodstream, a person experiences physical withdrawal. This is often the hardest part of cocaine detox. Symptoms include:
- Fever and flu-like symptoms
- Fatigue and lethargy
- Lower appetite
- Weight loss
- Irritability and mood swings
- Intense cravings
- Nightmares
- Night terrors
- Depression
- Anxiety
The longer and more frequently a person uses cocaine, the more intense their withdrawal will be. Depending on a user’s health, weight, and metabolism, withdrawal symptoms can last a few days or many months. Some develop a condition called post-acute withdrawal syndrome. Also known as PAWS, post-acute withdrawal causes withdrawal symptoms to persist or reoccur months or years after drug use. A detox program can help lessen withdrawal symptoms, reduce the risk of relapse, and manage symptoms of PAWS.
Safely Detoxing From Cocaine
During cocaine detox, the physical and psychological effects of withdrawal can be dangerous. Many people experience suicidal ideations. Others have an increased risk of harming others. Like any addictive substance, the brain will convince a person detoxing from cocaine that they may die without the drug. This can lead to dangerous behavior and self-harm. Professional cocaine detox programs help clients through the early stages of recovery. These programs often include:
- Medically assisted detox-Doctors administer prescription drugs to lessen withdrawal symptoms and slowly wean the body off of cocaine.
- 24/7 health monitoring-Nurses monitor a person’s vitals to prevent detox-related health problems.
- Individual, group, and family therapy-Psychological support can address the root causes of addiction and provide coping tools to promote sobriety.
- Nutritional counseling-Diet and nutrition support can help people make healthy choices and rebuild their health.
Detoxing from cocaine alone can be dangerous. A reputable detox center can help mitigate symptoms and provide tools to help those in recovery rebuild their lives.
Treat Cocaine Addiction at Baltimore Detox Center
Don’t attempt to detox from cocaine at home. Baltimore Detox Center has the tools and support you need to recover. If you or someone you know is struggling with cocaine addiction and ready for help, Baltimore Detox Center can help. Our intimate inpatient center is one of the first free-standing detox centers in the city. Our accredited detox programs include:
- Alcohol addiction
- Opiate and opioid addiction
- Meth addiction
- Benzo and prescription drug addiction
- Extended residential program
- Medication-assisted treatment
With programs for both men and women, we focus on holistic treatment to help people and their families regain control of their lives. We pair medically-assisted detox with individual, family, and group counseling to reduce the risk of relapse and help families recover together. If you’re ready to begin holistic cocaine detox treatment or to learn about our addiction treatment programs, call us at [Direct] today.
