Crack Cocaine Rehab and Treatment

What is Crack Cocaine?

Crack cocaine is an extremely addictive illegal drug which is formed from a mixture of powdered cocaine, water and other substances to create chunks of crystalised cocaine known as ‘rock’. Crack is typically sold in small quantities and is ingested by heating and then smoking the drug, giving users an immediate and intense short-lived high.

The body becomes tolerant of the drug extremely quickly which leads to increased use and dosage needed to achieve the same initial high, causing an addiction to the drug sometimes immediately.

Addiction to the drug is also common because of the instant euphoric sensation users experience after the initial use of crack cocaine. Users can be left wanting to recreate the feeling (sometimes described as “life-changing”) instantly, causing the cycle of addiction and dependence to start rapidly.

The drug has caused mass social upheaval amongst communities throughout the United Kingdom and the United States and is usually associated with criminality.

Crack cocaine is also much more potent than powdered cocaine due to the way that it is absorbed, as smoking the crack reaches the bloodstream and the brain much faster.

The drug has a huge negative physical impact on the body, as the drug accelerates the central nervous system which puts the heart under major stress. It can cause major personality changes and often causes physical and mental health problems. It is important to seek medical help for a crack cocaine addiction and Ocean Recovery Centre provides a rehab programme for help.

Admissions to Rehab

For people seeking treatment for a crack cocaine addiction, Ocean Recovery Centre will undertake an initial assessment to help you recover from drug addiction. The assessment takes place entirely over the phone and after an initial discussion, you will receive a date to enter Ocean Recovery in person.

Upon arrival at our private alcohol and drug rehab centre, you will receive a full physical and psychological medical examination by a qualified staff member to determine the treatment plan and your needs.

The clinical team at Ocean Recovery will then create an addiction treatment plan which is designed to meet the likely challenges that clients may face during the rehabilitation programme.

Crack Cocaine Detox Process

The withdrawal period is necessary to flush out the toxins from your system and can be difficult to manage without professional medical support. Particularly during the acute withdrawal phase of detox, symptoms can be hard to manage and so uncomfortable that the crack is a way to relieve the symptoms of withdrawal.

The staff are available 24/7 to provide medical attention to patients during this difficult period and are able to prescribe medications to ease the side effects of detox.

Physical withdrawal symptoms of crack cocaine detox include:

• Muscle pain
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Headache

Psychological withdrawal symptoms of crack cocaine detox include:

• Powerful cravings for crack cocaine
• Suicidal intentions
• Severe depression
• Paranoia

Therapy for Crack Cocaine Addiction

The detox period of crack cocaine is typically between seven to ten days depending on the severity of the drug addiction. Once the crack cocaine detox has concluded, clients are encouraged to attend therapy and counselling services to address the psychological effects of crack cocaine addiction.

These therapy sessions are conducted by qualified psychotherapists, recovery workers or psychologists. Cognitive behavioural therapy and group therapy are common treatments offered, and powerful coping strategies are taught to clients to prevent relapse. It is an important aspect of the recovery process and is necessary to provide patients with the tools needed to stay sober.