Cocaine Detox
Cocaine addiction can occur very quickly and be very difficult to break. Animal studies have shown that animals will work very hard (press a bar over 10,000 times) for a single injection of cocaine, choose cocaine over food and water, and take cocaine even when this behavior is punished. Animals must have their access to cocaine limited in order not to take toxic or even lethal doses. People addicted to cocaine behave similarly. They will go to great lengths to get cocaine and continue to take it even when it hurts their school or job performance and their relationships with loved ones.
Regular use of cocaine can lead to strong psychological dependence (addiction). Those who abruptly stop their cocaine use can experience Cocaine detox withdrawal symptoms as they readjust to functioning without the drug. The length of Cocaine detox withdrawal varies from person to person and on the amount and frequency of use.
Cocaine detox symptoms include but are not limited to:
- Agitation, depression, intense craving for the drug, extreme fatigue, anxiety, angry outbursts, lack of motivation, nausea/vomiting, shaking, irritability, muscle pain, and disturbed sleep
During your detox from Cocaine, the Physician will usually prescribe detox medication to counter the detox withdrawal symptoms. Our highly trained staff will assist you in making your detox as comfortable and safe as possible. Cocaine detox usually last 7 to 10 days.