Cocaine Addiction Treatment

Getting Help with Cocaine

If you or someone you love is struggling with cocaine addiction, it is very important that you seek help as soon as possible. Cocaine can be extremely dangerous when abused, especially when taken with other substances including alcohol or benzodiazepines. Due to its potent and short-lived effects on the brain, cocaine is a tricky substance to quit once dependence takes hold. However, we want to reassure you that with the right help and support, overcoming a cocaine problem and breaking free from the daily habit of cocaine use is very achievable.

Here at Providence Projects, we’ve been helping clients break free from the cycle of cocaine abuse for over 26 years.

With the help of our experienced addiction counsellors, we have designed an holistic cocaine treatment programme at our rehab centre in Bournemouth, built entirely around the individual.

We believe that every individual is unique with their own set of goals and needs. So we make it our responsibility to ensure every client leaves treatment feeling empowered, supported and ready for the next chapter in their lives.

Before we explain the process of rehabilitation for cocaine addiction, it’s essential to understand why you, or someone you love, should seek help for a cocaine problem and the importance of seeking support with the right intention and attitude for change.

Recognising a Cocaine Problem

• Cocaine addiction signs are similar to other forms of drug addiction. They can often lead to behavioural changes, as the individual becomes more focused on obtaining and using drugs rather than on their usual activities and relationships.
• Cocaine addiction can be associated with behavioural changes that can lead to aggression or irritability, either when using cocaine or when unable to acquire cocaine.
• It is not uncommon for those with cocaine addiction to also suffer from mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression.
• People addicted to cocaine may also display withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit using cocaine, including mood swings, fatigue, and cravings.
• Cocaine addiction can cause intense cravings for the drug, leading to obsessive behaviours, compulsive use of cocaine, or dangerous/illegal activities to acquire cocaine.
• Cocaine addiction and cocaine abuse can also lead to health problems, including heart disease, respiratory problems, and stroke, as well as permanent damage to the nasal lining (cocaine nose).
• Cocaine users and abusers tend to binge on certain days, whereas cocaine addicts will need cocaine every day to feel ‘normal’. Cocaine is a costly habit and can lead to financial ruin if left untreated.

Our Cocaine Treatment Process

When you’re ready to commit to treatment, we provide a free telephone assessment with our trained addiction counsellors, many of whom are in recovery and have been through the rehabilitation process. They will hold your hand through the assessment process with compassion and understanding.

During this free, confidential assessment with one of our certified addiction professionals, we will ask you questions about your cocaine use and mental health history, along with any medications you are currently taking. This is important and will help us to determine the best course of action for you during treatment. If you suffer from mental health problems, our therapeutic team must consider and factor this in when recommending treatment for cocaine addiction. Conditions such as depression or anxiety will need to be treated concurrently, also known as dual diagnosis treatment.

Along with your assessment, a date will be agreed to attend rehab for your initial 28-day residential rehabilitation programme. You will be assessed by our in-house GP upon arrival at our centre, who will perform a medical examination to ensure you are healthy and well enough to undergo the cocaine withdrawal process.

Cocaine Withdrawal

Cocaine withdrawal symptoms can be unpleasant but not life-threatening, so it’s essential that our medical team are happy with your physical and mental well-being before commencing your cocaine addiction treatment programme.

Once our team is happy with the results of the examination, your treatment schedule for the weeks ahead will be provided and consist of both individual and group therapy sessions, addiction workshops, fun activities and more.

Therapies Used to Treat Cocaine Addiction

At the Providence Projects, we offer a combination of individual and group therapies alongside alternative and holistic therapies, such as mindfulness and Yoga, which have been shown to reduce stress and improve mental well-being. We offer short-term and extended residential programmes for those who need extra support or more time away from the home environment to heal.

Residential cocaine addiction treatment programmes, such as ours, are self-funded and cannot be acquired through the NHS. However, the NHS does offer services and therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as part of an outpatient programme. Current waiting times for therapy on the NHS are lengthy, typically ranging from 6-12 months on average.

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Aftercare & Relapse Prevention

Your cocaine addiction recovery does not end when you leave treatment, and returning to normal life without the protection of rehab can be difficult for many. That’s why our recovery team will devise an aftercare plan that works for you. We offer a range of cocaine relapse prevention programmes as part of our sober management service; these include:

• Sober coaching
• Online counselling
• 12-step Support Groups
• Non-12-step counselling

Relapse typically occurs in the first few months after treatment, so it’s essential that all individuals, especially those in the early stages of recovery, commit to aftercare and a long-term cocaine recovery plan.

Family Support

We understand the impact that cocaine addiction has on the broader family, and we offer our support and guidance to loved ones during the cocaine rehab process.

Our family workshops and events are designed to:

• Bring family members closer together,
• Help with understanding boundaries,
• Provide support and encouragement,
• Provide further education about addiction generally and cocaine dependency in particular,
• And help rebuild damaged relationships.

If your loved one is attending cocaine rehab at the Providence Projects, our team will contact you regularly to discuss progress and/or any questions or concerns you may have during rehab.

In addition, here is some advice for those of you who want to help your loved ones through the journey:

How to help and support a loved one through the cocaine rehabilitation process: If you have a loved one who is struggling with a cocaine addiction, there are a few things that you can do to help and support them.

Show your love and support: Understand that the family is the most robust support system. Hence, let the recovering addict know you are there for them, no matter what. Offer encouragement and positive reinforcement, and be there to listen when they need to talk.

Get educated about cocaine addiction: The more you know about the disease, the better equipped you will be to help your loved one. Cocaine addiction is not a choice; it is an illness.

Offer practical assistance: If your loved one is willing to seek treatment, offer to help them with transportation, childcare, or any other service they may need during rehab.

Be patient and understanding: Recovery from cocaine addiction can be a long process, and it may take time for your loved ones to get back on their feet. Cocaine rehab is just the beginning of the recovery process, and it can take some individuals several months to adapt to life without cocaine. Your loved one may also experience withdrawal symptoms when detoxing from cocaine, which can make some individuals feel depressed, so it’s vital that you maintain contact with your loved ones during the detox and withdrawal phase.

Make plans together post-treatment: Planning activities with your loved ones helps keep them busy and focused on staying sober. Try to plan fun activities in new settings and avoid social environments that may be trigger points, such as pubs. Staying connected is the best defence against relapse.