Do I need a Cocaine Detox or Cocaine Anonymous?

Cocaine detox isn’t an easy endeavor. In many ways, the challenge of recovering from cocaine addiction is a direct testimony to cocaine’s power as an addictive substance.

Nevertheless, cocaine detox is an important first step toward becoming free of the substance. And because every addiction is different for any given sufferer of the drug, it is almost impossible to determine exactly how one person’s body will react to detox, as well as how long they will experience withdrawal symptoms.

With that said, there are some generalities that rehabilitation centers and medical practitioners agree upon when dealing in cocaine detox duration. For example, it takes approximately one to three weeks to get through acute withdrawal since cocaine stays in the body for about 72 hours.

At this point, cocaine is still detected in the urine, while habitual cocaine users can expect the drug to still be detected as much as 12 weeks after last use.

Habitual users can also expect to go through more intense withdrawals than someone who uses less of the drug. Their cocaine detox can also be expected to be more difficult, lasting in some cases for weeks or even months.

Here are some other withdrawal symptoms that can come with cocaine detox:

Days 1-3:

• There may be a possibility that a user may feel remorse and depression.
• It may be difficult for a user
• Difficulty sleeping, or waking up feeling lousy in the morning.
• Sudden hunger
• Barely controlled irritability.
• An addict may feel disoriented and confused.

Days 4-7:

• Cocaine cravings may vary between low and high depending on drug use length and amount.
• In many cases, extreme cravings decreased between 3 to 4 days.
• Increase in sleep, nutrition and water consumption.

• anxiety
• apathy
• depression
• dysphoria (general dissatisfaction with life)
• irritability
• paranoia

COCAINE ANONYMOUS

If there is one silver lining in cocaine detox and rehab, aside from recovery, are the contacts you can make as you recover. These contacts usually emerge while attending meetings such as cocaine anonymous.

The attraction of cocaine anonymous is everyone in attendance suffers an addiction to the same substance as you. That means from the first minute onward, you have something in common with the others in the meeting.

The anonymous part of cocaine anonymous is another beneficial aspect. Aside from those in your cocaine anonymous meetings, no one needs to know, nor will anyone specifically mention your affliction outside of the meetings.

WHAT IS COCAINE ANONYMOUS?

Cocaine anonymous takes many of its cues from alcohol anonymous.

Began in Los Angeles in 1982 during one of the heights of cocaine’s popularity and use in clubs and at parties, the idea behind cocaine anonymous is to offer a the twelve-step program that understands the cocaine addiction. You don’t, however, have to strictly identify as a cocaine addict.

WHAT SHOULD I TAKE FROM COCAINE ANONYMOUS?

There’s a code among many who are there, which is that no personal information goes beyond the front doors. All that should leave the cocaine anonymous meeting are stronger bonds and promises to be supportive to others in the meeting.

Beating cocaine is one of the most difficult struggles one can embark on. The drug can seem almost impossibly addictive, leaving an addict with little to no hope.

However, if a rehabilitation center that is correct for your needs is found, as well as a strong support group after you detox and rehab, your struggles can be much less.

If you feel you or a loved one has an issue with cocaine, contact BLVD Treatment Centers. At BLVD Treatment Centers we custom tailor our recovery programs within the safe and nurturing confines of our rehab treatment centers. Located throughout California, in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and in Portland, OR, our mission is to assess the severity of your addiction to help you achieve true recovery within 30 days. Call us now at 1-866.582.9844.