Drug treatment options come in different forms, no treatment fits all.  Cocaine treatment is complex but treatable.  For many it is hampered by relapses caused by compulsive cravings that persist even after long periods of abstinence during treatment or therapy.

The ultimate goal of any good cocaine treatment is for the user to achieve lasting abstinence, which leads to a healthy and productive life again.

The short term goals of any good cocaine treatment is for the user to regain functions lost or neglected during the cocaine abuse cycle.

Cocaine Treatment Options:

  • Residential Treatment
  • Out-Patient Treatment
  • Spiritual Deliverance

It is imperative that families support and encourage during this process, even if visitation is limited during treatment.  Treatment is a trying time for all, usually it is good for the family to seek counseling during this process also.  The family needs to be aware that they are not at fault, that the cravings are personal to the user, that the recovering user was trapped in their own uncontrollable desires.

Many times medication and therapy are used in conjunction in the overall process which begins with detoxification.  This is usually followed by treatment and relapse prevention.  If relapse occurs, then the process usually has to start over.  Effective treatment should address all aspects of the individuals life.  Usually the addiction has gone long enough that normal everyday functions of life have gone unattended and the individual has to be reminded (brought back to reality) slowly.  Medical problems need to be addressed and also mental support needs to be addressed.

Medications often are used in suppressing withdrawal symptoms.  It needs to be noted however that just because the symptoms are going away that the treatment is not even close to being over.  These medications can be used to help restore normal functions of the brain. The suppression of the withdrawal symptoms helps the individual to focus on restoring normal functions they have lost.

Points to remember about effective Cocaine Treatment:

  • Treatment does not have to be voluntary to work
  • Diagnosis is imperative for other medical problems
  • No one single treatment is suitable for all
  • Treatment must attack multiple needs
  • Treatment must be reassessed routinely because needs change throughout treatment
  • Counseling is critical for any kind of treatment
  • Remaining in treatment for an adequate time is a must
  • Medications may be required
  • Family must be supportive