Cocaine Detox

For those suffering from cocaine abuse, it can seem like a habit that’s impossible to kick. Physical dependence means the likelihood of experiencing withdrawals, which can discourage anyone trying to quit by themselves.

Luckily, you’re not alone. Thousands of people every year get treatment for cocaine abuse and move on to live healthier, fuller lives.

What Is Cocaine Detox Treatment?

Detox is often the first part of cocaine recovery treatment. Cocaine causes the body to become dependent on it. It releases dopamine in the brain which makes you feel good and controls a lot of bodily functions. Eventually, the brain becomes used to cocaine. And with continuous use, the brain won’t produce dopamine naturally, relying on the drug to take on that function.

If you stop taking cocaine, you feel withdrawals. These are the physical and mental symptoms of quitting a drug. Withdrawal indicates a purging of the toxins from your body. And this process can be uncomfortable.

In the case of cocaine, they can be severe and include:

• Hunger and thirst
• Fatigue
• Depression and anxiety
• Irritability
• Suicidal thoughts
• Intense cravings for cocaine

As you can see, many of cocaine’s withdrawal symptoms are mental. Cocaine makes you happy and excited, and it can be hard to stop that feeling at first. Because this can make you a danger to yourself and others, it’s important to stop taking cocaine in a supervised medical setting.

Before you begin your cocaine addiction rehabilitation, you must work through the withdrawals safely. That way you can start treatment with a clear and focused mind. Symptoms normally begin within 1-3 hours after quitting and peak around a week. Detox will see you through.

Who Needs Cocaine Detox?

It’s best for anyone suffering from cocaine abuse to go through cocaine withdrawal treatment. Even if you don’t consider yourself a heavy user, the drug is unpredictable. It’s very addictive and has a powerful effect on the brain and body.

Detox is recommended for anyone still using cocaine when they begin rehab.

If you’re entering cocaine treatment, you want to feel stable. Surprise withdrawals or cravings for cocaine could impede your recovery. In detox, you can work through your addiction step by step and being as comfortable as possible.

What to Expect from Cocaine Detox Treatment

In detox, you can expect a safe environment that will help you get cocaine out of your system. It is a relaxed and comfortable setting aimed at easing the symptoms of withdrawal. Your entire focus will be dedicated to getting healthy.

For your safety, detox at cocaine rehab centers is supervised around the clock. A trained professional will be there monitoring you to ensure comfort and safety at all times. They can also give you medications to help with your withdrawal discomforts.

Unfortunately, there are no medications specifically for cocaine detox. However, drugs like over-the-counter painkillers and sleep aids can help with symptoms.

Cocaine Detox Treatment Process

The first step of treatment is admission. You will speak with medical and mental health professionals to develop your personal treatment plan. They will ask you about your past and recent drug use. They will determine how much cocaine is currently in your system and help prepare you for withdrawals.

From admission, you will enter inpatient detox. Cocaine rehabilitation centers usually keep detox separate from the rest of the inpatient treatment areas to help you relax and feel comfortable. You’ll be introduced to the facilities and the medical professionals there to assist you.

By the time you’re settled into detox, you may already be feeling withdrawals. They can start within an hour or two after last use. They will continue to get worse for about a week. During this time, staff will do what they can to ease the symptoms. This may include dispensing medication.

Once you have fully detoxed, you will transition into treatment based on your personal plan.

Although the worst is behind you, you probably still have some withdrawals to face. Depression and anxiety can continue for up to a month. You may even feel sudden cravings for cocaine after several months. While you’re in treatment, the resources of detox will still be there to help you handle any symptoms.

Why Choose Bedrock?

At Bedrock, patients detox in the highest levels of comfort and safety provided by professionals on the cutting edge of treatment science. With this high level of care, you can start cocaine addiction treatment with your mind set on recovery.

Once in treatment, Bedrock uses proven methods to address the underlying causes of cocaine abuse. These include group therapy and personal counseling. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, especially, is an effective treatment that teaches you to identify triggers and regulate emotions. This will help you identify and dismiss triggers and temptations.Medical experts consider cocaine to be one of the most dangerous drugs. It’s a ticking time bomb.

Bedrock Recovery Center is here to break the cycle before it’s too late. Call us today to learn about your treatment options.