Cocaine abuse can lead to serious health problems and mental health issues, this is why we are here to help with finding you the cocaine rehab programme to suit your needs
Taking cocaine can have severe health and mental health complications. In the first instance, from the moment you take cocaine, you will experience a sudden rush of adrenalin, causing blood flow to the brain to increase.
This makes you feel increased feeling of confidence and happiness, but these effects soon wear off as you ‘come down’ from the experienced ‘high’ and buzz of energy.
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Cocaine can badly affect your blood pressure levels and can limit blood flow to the brain and other areas of the body, meaning that these areas fail to work properly.
The restriction of blood flow to your brain can cause difficulty in remembering things, lack of concentration or focus, lack of cognitive function and an inability to articulate thoughts.
Some of these symptoms are permanent and can remain with a former cocaine user long after they get clean.
These are just the mental effects of cocaine abuse. Physically, cocaine can lead to drastic weight loss because it is an appetite suppressant. It can also cause vivid nightmares and frightening dreams, hallucinations, convulsions and uncontrollable muscle spasms.
If a large amount of cocaine is ingested and absorbed by the bloodstream, blood pressure can go up, resulting in a fast pulse and heart rate that could result in a heart attack or respiratory failure. Those who abuse cocaine are also at a greater risk of developing a stroke.
Signs and Symptoms of Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine symptoms will differ between individuals deepening on the amount of cocaine they are consuming, and how long they have been using the substance for. However there are common behavioural and physical signs you can look out for if you suspect a loved one is suffering from addiction. These include
Common therapies used by many rehab clinics that have proven to be effective include:
- • Insomnia
- • Restlessness
- • Irritability
- • Depression
- • Loss of appetite
- • Nosebleeds
- • Mood swings
- • Agitation
- • Brief state of euphoria
- • Meditation
- • Irritability
- • Social withdrawal
If you are worried either yourself or a loved one may be displaying signs of a cocaine addiction, it is important to get help and guidance from an addiction expert to ensure you get the treatment you need.
Why Is Cocaine Such An Addictive Drug?
Cocaine is so addictive because of the feelings of intense excitement and happiness that it gives a user. Some cocaine users report feeling ‘unstoppable’ when they take the drug.
It heightens all senses, meaning a user feels more active and alert. The drug changes dopamine levels in the brain.
Dopamine is a hormone that regulates your sense of happiness and well-being. Over continued use, a person who is addicted to cocaine becomes used to their levels of dopamine being continually raised.
Dopamine levels drop as the drug wears off, causing a user to take another hit to prolong the effects of happiness.
This can lead to a cycle of addiction that proves very difficult to break.
If you have abused cocaine to the point where you feel it has taken over your life, it is time to reach out for help.
A drug addiction can happen to anyone, and despite the social stigma, approaches to drug addiction treatment are changing for the better.
Drug addiction is best treated in rehab, and at Action Rehab, we can help you find the right cocaine rehab clinic that suits your needs and your budget.
What To Expect From Cocaine Addiction
A cocaine addiction can be successfully treated, and many users make a complete recovery through an in-patient rehab programme.
As part of your treatment in rehab, it is common for a patient to undergo a detox process in which cocaine is successfully removed from the body. You do this by immediately quitting cocaine.
Within the first 24 hours of doing so, it is normal to feel withdrawal symptoms as your body expects more cocaine and you do not take it. You may become moody, agitated, angry, confused and even experience suicidal thoughts.
This is normal but is an important reason why it is so important to detox from cocaine in a secure rehab facility.
Staff at the facility will be highly experienced in helping patients deal with mood swings that are associated with cocaine detox, as well as any other withdrawal symptoms you may experience.
Because cocaine is a psychologically addictive substance, simply undertaking a detox programme will not help your addiction or make the problem go away.
Your cravings for cocaine will still be strong after detox, which is why rehab therapy is important to prevent relapse.
Many treatments undertaken in rehab are psychological in nature, with a strong focus on counselling and addressing the mindset of an addict.
It is important to change the way an addict thinks about cocaine, as this will help them cope and deal with their cravings when they are at their strongest.
Common therapies used by many rehab clinics that have proven to be effective include:
- • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- • Group counselling and speech therapy
- • Fitness therapy
- • Diet and health workshops
- • Drug awareness workshops
- • Private 1:1 counselling
- • Hypnosis
- • Dialectical behavioural therapy
- • Art therapy
- • Meditation
- • 12-Step work
- • Relapse prevention programmes
- • Support groups
- • Relapse-prevention aftercare programmes
A crucial part of rehab is to change the way a patient feels and thinks about the substance they were addicted to. Depending on the mental health of the patient, some people recover more quickly in this aspect than others.
Many rehab clinics assign a personal counsellor or support worker to patients, who they can speak to should they have any questions or concerns.
When in rehab for cocaine addiction, many patients will work with addiction specialists to understand their drug-taking behaviour and identify the causes and triggers of it, using this to help shape a relapse prevention plan for their future post-rehab. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a successful technique in achieving this.
Other mindfulness and holistic therapies such as meditation and yoga help patients address their cravings and help keep their mind occupied while undertaking treatment.
We also work with treatment services which provide quality group therapy sessions.
Some drug rehab clinics also offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy in order to repair damaged blood vessels. This depends on the individual case being treated and whether the addiction is considered severe enough to constitute such a therapy.
Following rehab, many patients follow a 12-month aftercare programme, with a strong focus on support groups and regular counselling meetings.
How long does cocaine rehab take?
Counselling and therapy in rehab for cocaine addiction can typically last anywhere from two weeks to a month, depending on the patient’s needs. The longer a client invests in rehab the better the results they can expect to achieve for cocaine addiction.
Finding Treatment for Cocaine Addiction
Long term cocaine addiction can ruin lives, relationships and careers, alongside causing health implications. It is important that you break free before it takes over you life.
If you need help with an addiction to cocaine, then we would advise giving us a call. Our friendly team have been helping people with substance abuse issues for many years now, and have the experience to find the right treatment plan for you.
