An addiction to cocaine is a serious disorder of the brain and cannot be overcome by willpower or by waiting until the craving to use subsides. In fact, delaying treatment can have serious negative consequences for an individual’s physical and mental health and can also result in a fatal overdose. If you or someone you love needs help to stop using cocaine, contact us to discuss how treatment is an effective path to recovery and a better life
Even casual cocaine usage can be dangerous or deadly. Because the drug is purchased or received through illegal avenues, there is no control over what is in a particular batch. Fentanyl, a powerful opioid, is often mixed into cocaine to increase its potency. Up to 50% of all overdose deaths are attributable to cocaine that has been adulterated with fentanyl.
Benefits of Cocaine Treatment
- A much greater success rate
- A safety net that anyone going off drugs needs in place
- Monitoring for withdrawal symptoms and immediate medical and psychological support to help ease their suffering
- Several options for therapies to use to help them become sober including individual therapy to the peer support of groups
- Aftercare that includes getting a person set up with continuing treatment after formal care ends like support groups and individual therapy
- A plan in place should they relapse so that they get back on track right away

Risk Factors for Cocaine Addiction
- Genetics; when a family member has a history of a substance use disorder, there is a greater chance other relatives will develop it
- The inability of a person’s brain to produce feel-good chemicals such as dopamine
- Withdrawal symptoms that drive people back to using cocaine to feel better
- A stressful personal life, trauma, or depressing circumstances
- Negative influence of being present during cocaine use of others

How is Cocaine Addiction Treated?
When a client begins treatment at Longleaf, they are first assessed by a masters-level clinician and by our medical staff. These assessments allow us to create an individualized treatment plan and make recommendations for a level of care. For clients needing the most structure and support, they begin in our full-day or partial-hospitalization level of care. They will attend services Monday-Friday, including group therapy, individual therapy, and follow-up appointments with our medical staff. Depending upon individual needs, we also have options for half-days and evening treatment.
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