Treatment for Cocaine Abuse
Cocaine abuse, addiction, and dependency
According to the DEA, cocaine in either crack or powder form is one of the primary drug threats in the US today. Along with amphetamines/methamphetamines, heroin, marijuana, MDMA’s, and prescription medications, these are some of the most illegally distributed and trafficked substances in the country. Suffice it to say, cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug that functions as an appetite suppressant, central nervous system stimulant, and topical anesthetic which is derived from the coca plant’s leaves.
Additionally, numerous health organizations and medical professionals view cocaine as a serious public health threat due to the fact that there are so many reported cases of death due to overdose and ER visits throughout the US. As a result of cocaine’s past growth in popularity along with the above issues, the majority of the addiction treatment and recovery centers out there provide treatment for cocaine abuse. There are in-patient (residential) and out-patient programs currently available to help individuals recover.
Cocaine’s side effects
Cocaine is not only an extremely addictive substance. It is a powerful stimulant that affects the central nervous system and the side effects of the drug will usually last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. The side effects of cocaine use include:
- increased alertness and concentration
- feelings of competence and sexuality
- feelings of euphoria and well-being
- increased energy levels and motor activities
Additionally, anxiety, paranoia, and restlessness are also common side effects and in extreme cases, convulsions, increased body temperature and muscle tremors have been an issue. Certain health problems arise when chronic use of cocaine takes place over a long period of time including tachycardia, paranoid delusions, hallucinations, and elevated blood pressure and heart rate.
Although it is one of the most expensive drugs to abuse, the worst part about cocaine addiction is that it causes long term brain derangements that take over 5 years of sobriety to return to normal. The main reason is cocaine affects the central nervous system, numbing the brain and depleting the release of dopamine.
Our drug rehab center can help you
If you or a loved one is suffering with substance abuse, addiction, or dependency and you would like to speak with an addiction specialist about our integrative treatment for cocaine abuse, we want to discuss our Strength to Change program with you. This program can be customized to provide you with an effective treatment for cocaine addiction that will effectively address your personal needs so that you can return home to a normal lifestyle.
Please contact the Delray Recovery Center today at the toll-free phone number listed above to speak with one of our addiction specialists.
