Detoxing from a Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine is a dangerous, highly addictive substance. Though cocaine addiction can significantly affect your life and your overall health, recovery is possible. 

At Jackson House Recovery Centers, we offer treatment for cocaine addiction that includes a supervised detox, continued recovery support, and individualized strategies for healing.

About Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine affects both your brain and your body. It comes from coca plant leaves and is most often consumed by inhaling white powder through your nose or smoking it in a crystallized form, which is known as crack. 

It causes your brain to release lots of dopamine and creates feelings of pleasure; however, using it can disrupt your brain’s natural reward center. This means that as your brain adapts, regular things will feel less rewarding, and your desire for cocaine will increase.

The drug creates intense highs that typically involve feelings of euphoria, alertness, and energy. Negative side effects can include aggression, impulsive behaviors, or violence. After the high wears off, it is followed by an extreme crash. People often fall into binge cycles in attempts to continue the high and avoid the lows that follow. 

In the beginning, it’s common to convince yourself that you’re using cocaine as an occasional, harmless outlet. Unfortunately, this is not true. Because of its addictive nature, many people quickly fall into addiction, sometimes even after the first use.

Mental, Physical, and Behavioral Symptoms

Cocaine addiction affects the way you think, feel, and behave.

Some potential symptoms include:

  • Anxiety
  • Concentration issues 
  • Depression
  • Euphoria   
  • Irritability 
  • Mood swings 
  • Paranoia
  • Struggling to function without the drug

  • Bursts of energy, then crashes
  • Dilated pupils
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Increased heart rate
  • Insomnia 
  • Nosebleeds
  • Reduced appetite 
  • Tremors

  • Aggressive behavior 
  • Deceptive behavior
  • Excessive time spent getting/using the drug
  • Financial issues 
  • Problems with regular responsibilities 
  • Risky, violent, or impulsive behaviors 
  • Usage in spite of problems 
  • Withdrawal from loved ones 

Consequences of Addiction

Using cocaine can have short- and long-term consequences for your mental and physical health, as well as your relationships.

It can increase your likelihood of having a heart attack, and it can cause seizures, damage to your lungs, headaches, a loss of smell, bowel decay, and permanent mood changes. 

It can also negatively impact the people you love. Whether from choosing cocaine over them, taking part in risky behaviors, or lying or stealing to obtain more of the drug, it often harms and even destroys relationships with friends and family members.

Addiction Quiz

If you suspect you might have a cocaine addiction, we recommend taking our quiz to identify potential signs. Once you complete it, we can help you through your next steps. 

Question 1

1. How often do you use cocaine?

Question 2

2. Do you feel like you need to use more cocaine to achieve the same level of high?

Question 3

3. When you use cocaine do you put yourself in dangerous situations?

Question 4

4. Has your cocaine use strained your relationships with loved ones?

Question 5

5. Do you use cocaine in secrecy?

Question 6

6. Have you missed work because of your cocaine use?

Question 7

7. Have you shown up to work high this year?

Question 8

8. Have you noticed rapid mood swings or increased irritability?

Question 9

9. Has someone you loved suggested you have a problem with cocaine?

Question 10

10. Do you want to quit using cocaine but feel unable to stop?

If you have selected answer "A" to any of the questions above, you could be struggling with a cocaine addiction. A healthcare professional can provide you with a proper diagnosis and suggest the best treatment options for your needs. Call our team today to learn how we can help.

Detoxing from Cocaine Addiction

A medical detox is an important part of recovery from cocaine addiction. This is a supervised approach that helps you remove the drug from your system, and it is the first step of the recovery process. 

Medical professionals can oversee client detoxification in a safe setting. They can help you through withdrawal symptoms and offer support, encouragement, and constant monitoring.

The JHRC Way

Jackson House Recovery Centers offers safe, compassionate detox services. This treatment involves four main components: intake, 24/7 support, medication-assisted treatment, and recovery time. 

Intake

The first step of your medically supervised detox is the intake portion. This is the time for paperwork and getting to know you a little bit better. We’ll ask questions about your history and explore the details of your addiction so we can better understand your needs.

Medication-assisted treatment

Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, describes a technique where professionals use appropriate medication in some cases to help you through the symptoms and cravings of withdrawal.  

24/7 Support

A key part of a safe detox is having consistent care and professional assistance available. You will have 24/7 support and monitoring from the JHRC team throughout the process. 

Recovery time 

Finally, you’ll have adequate time to recover. A typical detox lasts between 3-7 days, but everyone’s experience is different. We want you to be able to take things at your own pace.

Cocaine Addiction Treatment

Once your detox has been completed, you can move on to the next phase of your healing journey. We offer comprehensive treatment options at JHRC that are designed for your individual success.

Therapeutic assistance, coping skills education, peer support, nutritional guidance, and more are available with us. We know that everyone’s story and needs are different, and we’re committed to supporting you in personalized ways. 

Schedule a Consultation Today

Recovery from cocaine addiction is a process, and we’re here to support you through every step. To learn more about our detox and recovery care, schedule a consultation today.

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We specialize in substance use disorders and helping you find sobriety.

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