We Know: All About Cocaine Treatment What is cocaine? Cocaine is an illicit drug derived from the coca plant. It is a stimulant and produces sensations of euphoria, pleasure and restlessness. The drug is distributed in powder or chunk form. Cocaine can be snorted, injected or smoked. What are some signs of cocaine use? Use of cocaine can manifest itself in several different ways including excessive sweating, rapid loss of weight, dilated pupils, sinus problems, irritability, paranoia, depression, increased or decreased appetite, denial, lying, arguing and irresponsibility. What are signs of cocaine addiction? Cocaine is a highly addictive drug and it may only take a few uses to develop an addiction. Cocaine addiction or prolonged use can cause brain damage and damage to other bodily organs. Symptoms of cocaine addiction to watch for include drastic mood swings, heart problems, neglected hygiene, rapid weight loss, constant nasal congestion, isolation, change in social circle, failure to meet demands at work or school, change in personality and nasal septum collapse. How can cocaine addiction be treated? Cocaine addiction is very serious. Treated individuals can lead healthy and normal lives, however, making it all the more important to catch such an addiction early. Some methods of cocaine treatment include: Behavioral Therapy: Behavioral therapy can involve many things, but one primary method of therapy for cocaine addicts is called contingency management. This method provides rewards to patients who produce drug-free urine tests on a regular basis. Residential Therapy: Many times, cocaine addicts need to be under constant supervision to completely overcome their drug problem. Also called drug rehabs or treatment centers, residential therapy provides a community wherein cocaine addicts can live, attend counseling and receive help in beating their addiction. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: This form of therapy relies of educating and providing the cocaine addict with the appropriate mental tools for overcoming their addiction while providing a reward system for the actual abstinence from using drugs. This type of therapy works best for those individuals that have underlying problems such as crime, depression or social issues.
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