Getting cocaine addiction treatment in a men’s rehab center, like the one at Red Oak Recovery®, can help you get back on the right track. Our team of expert clinicians delivers effective, evidence-based care in a safe, tranquil space in the Blue Ridge Mountains where our clients can recover.
Why is cocaine so addictive?
Cocaine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It provides a lot of short-term energy and feelings of euphoria, which makes it a popular choice as a party drug or as a pick-me-up. Most people snort the powdery substance, but some smoke it or dissolve and inject it. With prolonged use, people develop a tolerance that makes them need higher doses to feel the same effects. Over time, they become dependent.
The high before the crash
When someone is dependent on cocaine, they don’t have much control over their drug use. Addiction is a disease that involves compulsive use even when it causes negative effects on someone’s life. Once the rush of the cocaine high wears off, which happens quickly, they’ll crave more because cocaine increases the brain’s dopamine (a “feel-good” chemical) levels. These surges of dopamine reprogram the brain into thinking it needs cocaine to function. Without treatment, it can feel like quitting is impossible.
Evidence-based treatment at Red Oak Recovery®
Our team of expert clinicians creates a personalized treatment plan for every man who walks through our doors for help. We know that everyone has a different experience with addiction, so treatment should be just as unique. There are no current medications to help with cocaine cravings. Instead, our program addresses the root causes of addiction, holistic health, and connections with loved ones and others in recovery. Most Red Oak clients are here for 30–90 days, but treatment might last longer if needed.
Individual therapy
One-on-one sessions are where our clients work with licensed therapists to understand the root causes of their addiction, process trauma, learn about triggers, and develop their coping skills. With two to three sessions per week, our clinicians use different evidence-based talk therapy (psychotherapy) methods, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
Comprehensive support
Quitting cocaine use is a major step, but addiction takes a toll on the mind, spirit, and body. We provide:
- Nutrition therapy
- Co-occurring mental health treatment with medication management as needed
- Yoga and acupuncture therapies
- Equine and wilderness therapies
- Aftercare, alumni groups, and relapse prevention planning
Red Oak is located in the serene foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside of Asheville, NC. Our campus is a refuge where men can focus on getting better and learning the skills they need to make a fresh start.
Group and family counseling
Connection is one of the most important parts of recovery. During treatment at Red Oak, clients have group sessions with peers that are led by trained therapists. We also work closely with the families of our clients to help rebuild connections that were damaged. Having a strong support group of loved ones is a major protective factor against relapse. After treatment is over, we host 12-step and other group meetings, as well as alumni events.
Signs of cocaine addiction
How do you know when it’s time for treatment? These signs may be indicators that someone is struggling with cocaine addiction:
Physical
- Increased energy
- Chronic runny nose
- Damage to nasal passages
- Hoarseness
- New or worsening heart problems
- Dilated pupils
- Withdrawal symptoms when not using cocaine
Cocaine withdrawal symptoms may include intense cravings, restless behavior, depression, fatigue, increased appetite, nightmares or vivid dreams, and general slowness. Some people have suicidal thoughts.
Mental
- Alertness or hypervigilance
- Paranoia
- Hallucinations
- A feeling of superiority
- Restlessness
- Irritability and mood swings
Social
- Financial or legal problems related to cocaine use
- Strange, erratic, or violent behavior
- Lying about cocaine use
Without treatment, people addicted to cocaine risk severe and life-threatening consequences. These long-term effects include overdose, heart attack, stroke, and seizure.
Co-occurring issues with cocaine addiction
Cocaine addiction usually doesn’t happen on its own. There are often other issues that occur alongside it, namely, mental health issues. Sometimes, mental health symptoms cause people to seek some way to cope, and cocaine can seem like an attractive option. With its euphoric, energetic effects, it looks like the perfect way to break out of a slump. But cocaine use can make mental health symptoms worse when it wears off and can even cause mental health issues.
Cocaine addiction commonly co-occurs with:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Trauma or PTSD
- Cocaine-induced paranoia
- Another substance use disorder
When someone stops using cocaine, especially if they have for a while, mental health symptoms can be more intense as their body and brain adjust to not having the rush of dopamine it provides. They may have thoughts of suicide, try to self-medicate with other drugs or alcohol, and are at higher risk of overdose if they relapse. At Red Oak Recovery®, we help men struggling with cocaine use disorder adjust to life without the drug while supporting their well-being.
Start treatment in North Carolina today
Are you or a loved one struggling with cocaine? Red Oak Recovery® offers a clinical, trauma-informed approach to treatment. We provide a hybrid treatment program that combines evidence-based and holistic care. Our gender-specific programs help men who are struggling to gain control of their lives while building important connections.
Regain control of your future. Ask for help so that you can rebuild relationships and take steps toward a new tomorrow. Call 828.382.9699 now or contact us online to begin your personal, life-changing journey today.
