Struggling with a cocaine addiction can destroy every aspect of your life.
Not only can it place an incredible strain on your mental health, but also on other aspects of your life such as your physical health, your relationships with loved ones, and your career.
We can help to source immediate admission to a cocaine rehabilitation clinic wherever you may be located.
The most recommended form of addiction treatment is residential rehab. This is because it helps to shield patients from triggers and distractions.
Because of this, patients are expected to reach sobriety and maintain it far more than those who choose alternative treatment methods.
To begin the recovery process from cocaine addiction, call the Rehab 4 Addiction team on 0800 140 4690.
From here, we can begin the pre-admission assessment. This allows us to understand more about your addiction, what kind of help you require, and how we can provide this for you.
Once complete, we can recommend suitable treatment programmes within your local area that offer immediate admission.
We understand that answering questions about your addiction can feel invasive and uncomfortable, however, our team are here to provide support and will never judge.
Many of our team members are also in recovery from substance abuse and understand how hard it can be to reach out.
Like you, they have also made the first step in the process and can speak from first-hand experience about the benefits it provides.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.
For more information, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 140 4690.
The pre-admission assessment allows us to understand more about your addiction.
The kinds of questions may seem intense at times, but your answers remain confidential.
The questions below are examples of what you can expect to be asked during your pre-admission assessment.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.
For more information, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 140 4690.
Cocaine addiction is often characterised by sudden changes in behaviour and disintegration of relationships both in an individual’s personal life as well as their professional life.
This often occurs as the drug takes centre stage. Therefore, a person will start to neglect important aspects of their life in order to source cocaine.
Taking the drug becomes far more important than working or spending time with family.
Some behavioural signs of cocaine addiction are:
If you resonate with any of the above, it is time you seek help for your addiction. Failing to do so can place your health and relationships in jeopardy. [1]
Learning the signs and symptoms of cocaine addiction can help you source help for a friend or loved one who is currently struggling.
It can also help you to spot triggers and patterns of misuse which can continue to help them when they are in recovery.
The first step is to approach them and try to discuss your concerns.
Dealing with a cocaine addiction can be tough for all involved, making you feel drained and upset too.
In order to have a successful conversation, it is important that you are taking care of your own well-being.
When your needs are met, you will be in a much better place to support a friend.
If you’re planning on having a conversation where you discuss your concerns, it is important that you consider where this will take place.
If your friend or loved one is prone to arguing with you, it may be worth calmly having this discussion at home.
However, some people prefer to do it in a public space, so arguments are kept to a minimum.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we recommend getting in touch with a professional interventionist to help you effectively facilitate this conversation.
An intervention doesn’t have to be an old-school approach where all friends and family gather around an individual, instead, it can be a carefully planned 1:1 conversation.
Interventions planned by a professional are the best way to help your loved one into treatment.
Working with a professional interventionist means you can gain access to the best tips and tricks for dealing with defensive behaviour regarding addiction. This also ensures you are kept safe too.
During your intervention, you can discuss the signs you have noticed as well as the best options for treatment.
Often, those with cocaine addiction are in denial about their usage so an intervention can help them to see the severity of their issues. [2]
For more information on planning an intervention, call the Rehab 4 Addiction team today.
Remember to look after yourself during this time. This means eating healthily and taking time out of your day to do things you enjoy.
We know that worrying about someone with an addiction can take up a lot of your time, but you must put yourself first.
We understand that whilst it is extremely upsetting to see a friend or loved one battling a cocaine addiction, it can also, at times, be frustrating.
The worst thing to do in a situation like this is to confront your loved one without any prior planning.
Judging them or accusing them can make them feel worse and cause them to abuse cocaine even further.
It doesn’t show them that you are offering support, instead, it comes across as though you aren’t on their side at all.
It is important to try and remain as calm and sympathetic as possible as this is likely to lead to the best results.
Further enabling their behaviour is also another thing you should avoid at all costs.
Whilst it can be easy to fall into the trap of enabling addictive behaviour, it can lead to serious consequences.
Enabling refers to helping a person so that they can continue to use cocaine.
Most people don’t even realise they are enabling another’s addiction. Examples of enabling include:
The ‘tough love’ approach can be very difficult, but it will help your loved one to achieve sobriety.
Further enabling them ultimately pushes them away from treatment and towards an even more destructive path.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.
For more information, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 140 4690.
Once your programme is complete, you will be enrolled on an aftercare programme.
This means you will have to make lifestyle changes so that you avoid further cocaine consumption once in recovery.
Lifestyle changes involve the following:
Aftercare helps to support you during your first 12 months of sobriety.
It will be offered through your chosen drug and alcohol rehab clinic and help you to maintain motivation.
During this time, you will also be encouraged to attend local groups such as Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous and outpatient therapy.
Aftercare is so important as it means your recovery is well-managed.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we often remind patients that recovery isn’t a destination, it is a journey.
Once you have broken your dependence on cocaine, you will have to continuously maintain your recovery efforts.
This is why we recommend finding beneficial support networks and amending your lifestyle to avoid drugs and alcohol.
Aftercare programmes are a great benefit of private care and can help you to learn the skills needed to cope in recovery without relapsing.
Cocaine is one of the most addictive substances, therefore, it is very important that you seek help for your addiction.
Through a tailored therapy programme you can begin to look forward to a brighter future free from substance abuse.
Attending rehab is your best chance of achieving long-lasting sobriety.
If you’re ready to make changes in your life and free yourself from cocaine addiction, get in touch with our team today and begin your pre-admission assessment.
Alternatively, if you are worried about a friend or loved one, our team can offer support and help you to take the next steps i.e., an intervention.
Watching someone you care about struggling with cocaine addiction can be heartbreaking.
Don’t suffer in silence, reach out today and make a decision you won’t regret.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.
For more information, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 140 4690.
[1] Cocaine abuse and addiction.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1992-13154-001
[2] The Neurobiology of Cocaine Addiction https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2851032/
