Cocaine Addiction Rehab That Works

Cocaine addiction rehab can be a scary concept for anyone. After all, until you have to deal with it, most people do not know what's in store for them. And let's face it, if you or someone you love is at a point in their life that cocaine rehab treatment is imminent you are probably dealing with a lot of emotional issues. In fact, you may even be struggling with other problems in your life. The reality is that most people do not seek help until they feel everything in their life is out of control. This may include problems with health, there could be work related problems, money issues, legal concerns, relationship problems, or basically anything else in the person's life. At 4Rehabilitation.com we understand the struggles that people are dealing with at such a time.

A phone call to one of our experienced addiction counselors is a great way to get started on your way to help. Our addiction counselors can help you in finding the right drug addiction treatment program for you or your loved one. And you can call anytime. The number is 800-380-6812. We also offer a ‘free assessment form' at our site. And you don't have to worry; all of your personal information will be kept confidential and private.

By the time help is sought the addict's life is in turmoil. This often includes financial problems. In fact, in today's world, many of us have financial difficulties. 4Rehabilitation.com offers a payment plan as well as financing for those that are uninsured or under insured. This is our way of ensuring that all who want help can get it. We have some clients seeking crack-cocaine rehab using the payment plan and we have clients in need of oxycontin drug treatment using the payment plan. It's available to everyone.

Another aspect of our program is the fact that it is open ended. This means that a group of individuals may come in at the same time for cocaine addiction rehab but that does not necessarily mean they will leave at the same time. In fact, that is unlikely. People recover at different rates. One person in for cocaine rehab treatment may recover much quicker than the others. This is not exclusive to cocaine addicts. The same is true for individuals seeking crack-cocaine rehab or any other type of drug treatment. Some wounds heal faster than others and some people just seem to be stronger emotionally and healthier physically. That is why a fixed time frame is not a good idea for drug addiction treatment programs.

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Cocaine Addiction Book Collections

• Help for Cocaine Abusers and Their Families (Haworth Series in Addictions Treatment, Vol 4)
• A History of the Hallucinogenic Drug and Effect on Artists and Writers in Europe and United State
• Clinician's Guide to Cocaine Addiction : Theory, Research, and Treatment (Hardcover)
• Cocaine Addiction Solutions: Pharmacology, Addiction and Therapy
• Negative cocaine effect expectancies are associated with subjective response to cocaine challenge
• Harmful Effects Of Cocaine Anatomical Chart Laminated
• Hooked: Five Addicts Challenge Our Misguided Drug Rehab System (Paperback)
• The Best Damn Drug Rehab Book : The must-have Substance Abuse and Narcotics Addiction Guide

Signs and symptoms of drug abuse and addiction

How can I tell if I or a loved one has a drug abuse or addiction problem?

Although different drugs may have different effects on overall physical and mental health, the basic pattern is the same. Getting and using the drug becomes more and more important than anything else, including job, friends and family. The physical and emotional consequences of drug abuse and addiction also make it difficult to function, often impairing judgment to a dangerous level.

Physical signs of abuse and addiction

Drug abuse affects the brain and body directly. While high, the drug affects the entire body, from blood pressure to heart rate. Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine “amp up” the body, increasing blood pressure, metabolism and reducing the ability to sleep. Drugs like opiates and barbiturates slow down the body, reducing blood pressure, breathing and alertness sometimes to dangerous levels. Some physical signs of abuse and addiction include:

 

Cycles of increased energy, restlessness, and inability to sleep (often seen instimulants).

Abnormally slow movements, speech or reaction time, confusion and disorientation (often seen in opiates, benzodiazepines and barbiturates) Sudden weight loss or weight gain.

Unexpected changes in clothing, such as constantly wearing long sleeved shirts, to hide scarring at injection sites.

Suspected drug paraphernalia such as unexplained pipes, roach clips or syringes.For snorted drugs, chronic troubles with sinusitis or nosebleeds.

For smoked drugs, a persistent cough or bronchitis, leading to coughing up excessive mucus or blood.Progressive severe dental problems (especially with methamphetamine)

 

Effects of drug abuse and addiction

What makes drug addiction problems so challenging to face, as opposed to other mental or physical problems? Drug abuse affects the person’s life in many ways, including health, finances and stability. But it also affects the entire family, friends, colleagues and even the community. What’s more, the strong denial and rationalization of the person using drugs makes it extremely difficult to get help, and can make concerned family members feel like they are the problem.

Those who abuse drugs have a greater risk for health problems down the road, from neglecting their own health to risk of infectious disease like hepatitis or HIV from sharing needles. Heavy drug use directly affects health as well, including lung disease, arthritis, heart problems, brain damage and death from overdose. Productivity at work often suffers, and eventually trouble keeping a job or even homelessness can occur. The urge to use is so powerful that criminal activity for money or more drugs can be a strong temptation.

One of the most powerful effects of drug abuse and addiction is denial. The urge to use is so strong that the mind finds many ways to rationalize drug use. Someone abusing drugs may drastically underestimate the quantity of drugs they are taking, how much it is costing them, and how much time it takes away from their family and work. They may lash out at concerned family members, making the family feel like they are exaggerating and overstating the problem. What makes this so frustrating for family members is the person abusing drugs often sincerely believes they do not have a problem, and can make the family member feel like the dysfunctional one.

Sadly, drug abuse and addiction doesn’t only affect the person abusing drugs. It affects friends, family and the entire society. Child abuse and neglect is much more common when there is drug abuse in the family. The abuser may neglect a child’s basic needs in the quest for more drugs, or lack of impulse control can lead to increased physical and emotional abuse. Drug abuse by a pregnant woman affects the developing baby’s health. Domestic violence also happens more frequently. Abusing drugs leads to higher risk of injuries and death to self and others in car accidents.

Family stress

If you have someone you love abusing drugs, it is an enormous emotional strain. You might feel obligated to cover for the abuser, cutting back from work to deal with the abuser’s problems or working more to make financial ends meet. You might not be able to see friends and engage in hobbies, as coping with the abuse takes more and more time. The shame of drug abuse in the family stops many family members from asking for help, instead pretending nothing is wrong. The emotional toll can be overwhelming. Children are especially sensitive.

This denial and rationalization can lead to increased problems with work, finances and relationships. The person abusing drugs may blame an “unfair boss’ for losing her job, or a ‘nagging wife’ for why he is increasingly going out with friends to get high. While work and relationship stresses happen to everyone, an overall pattern of deterioration and blaming others may be a sign of trouble.

Mental and emotional signs of abuse and addiction

Abuse and addiction also affect mood, as drugs are abused for the temporary good feelings they provide. These feelings can vary depending on the drug used. Some mental and emotional signs include:

◦Cycles of being unusually talkative, “up” and cheerful, with seemingly boundless energy.

◦Increased irritability, agitation and anger

◦Unusual calmness, unresponsiveness or looking “spaced out”

◦Apathy and depression

◦Paranoia, delusions

◦Temporary psychosis, hallucinations

◦Lowered threshold for violence

Teenagers and drug abuse

It can sometimes be hard for parents to tell if their teenager has a drug problem. After all, teenagers are notorious for oversleeping, being argumentative and pushing boundaries, or wanting their own privacy and space. If you suspect your teen has a drug problem, look for marked changes in behavior, appearance and health. Is your teen suddenly having trouble in school? Does he/or she seem more and more isolated, or have a new group of friends? A teen with drug problems may spend a lot of time sleeping- or be keyed up or unable to sleep. Have you noticed that money or objects that could be sold for drugs seem to be disappearing? Do prescription drugs seem to be used up too quickly?

What causes drug abuse and addiction?

What makes one person abuse drugs to the point of losing their home, their family and their job, while another does not? There is no one simple reason. Drug abuse and addiction is due to many factors. A powerful force in addiction is the inability to self- soothe or get relief from untreated mental or physical pain. Without the self-resilience and support to handle stress, loneliness or depression, drugs can be a tempting way to deal with the situation. Unfortunately, due to the changes drugs make to the brain, it can only take a few times or even one time to be on the road to addiction. Some other risk factors include:

• Family history of addiction. While the interplay between genetics andenvironment is not entirely clear,  if you have a family history of addiction, you are at higher risk for abusing drugs.

• History of mental illness. Drug abuse can worsen mental illness or even create new symptoms. See dual diagnosis for more information on mental illness and drug abuse.

• Untreated physical pain. Without medical supervision, pain medications or illegal drugs like heroincan rapidly become addictive.

• Peer pressure. If people around you are doing drugs, it can be difficult to resist the pressure to try them, especially if you are a teenager.