Cocaine Detox
The process of cocaine detox has no specific physical, medical procedure
for treatment. Since, cocaine, a derivative of the South American Coca
plant, is water soluble, it is passed through the body very quickly.
Because it passes through the body very rapidly, and the effects are not
long lasting (10-60 minutes) the user may experience, or have developed
a physical need, but usually craves another dose because of a strong
mental compulsion. As a result, cocaine detox deals with the physical
aspect first, but is more focused on the psychological side of
treatment.
In the initial stages of cocaine detox, physical dependency, and any
immediate physical conditions resulting from the effects of heavy, or
binge use, such as going days without sleep, and not eating for days at
a time, are treated. Symptoms of physical dependency during cocaine
detox, or “withdrawal” usually last up to a week. The patient is closely
monitored and attended to during this time, and any further physical
issues addressed.
The patient typically experiences psychological symptoms like
depression, and anxiety as well, during the first stages of withdrawal.
It is during this part of cocaine detox, that treatment for
psychological dependency, is also applied. Treatment for mental
dependency continues even after the issue of physical dependency has
been resolved. The physical need may be gone, but the mental obsession
may never completely go away.
The treatment administered during cocaine detox is just the first step.
At the conclusion of cocaine detox, enrollment in a drug rehabilitation
program is advisable. Further treatment, and counseling are necessary in
almost all cases to ensure a successful recovery.
