Cocaine use comes in many forms, and freebasing is a popular form of taking the drug. Addiction treatment programs are available for any kind of substance use disorder. No matter how the drug is taken, cocaine is an extremely dangerous and addictive drug. If you—or a loved one—have been using cocaine and are ready to get help for misusing the drug, then contacting a professional drug treatment center can get the addicted individual on the road to recovery. Freebasing cocaine is one of the most dangerous ways of taking the drug as it makes the drug very concentrated, and as a result, it’s stronger in potency.
Cocaine addiction treatment is more readily available than you may think. The professionals at The Arbor Behavioral Health are available to help identify what treatment options are available to you.
What Is Freebasing Cocaine?
Freebasing is when cocaine powder is heated to create crystals of the drug, which are a purer form of the drug and also much stronger. Users tend to choose this method of taking the drug so that they can take higher doses of the drug. The drug crystals created are then put into a glass pipe, heated into a vapor, and the vapors inhaled through the pipe.
Freebasing allows this high dose of the drug to enter the bloodstream faster than other ways of taking the drug. If a person has started freebasing cocaine, their addiction may be severe, requiring a higher level of inpatient treatment with 24/7 care.
How Long Does It Take To Detox and Recover From Cocaine Misuse?
The detox and recovery process can be different for each person. Everyone’s body will react differently to detox. Many symptoms can arise during detox, and they are varied. So, the timeline of detox can also be varied and will depend on things like how long someone has been using the drug, how much of the drug they are using, and how often they use the drug.
In general, it can take between a few days to a few weeks to go through detox. Detox starts fairly soon after a person stops using the drug. Within eight to 12 hours, the first signs and symptoms of withdrawal can present themselves.
Initial symptoms:
- Anxiety
- Tiredness and lethargy
- Body sweats
- Agitation
Symptoms within a few days:
- Nausea
- Lack of sleep
- Difficulty concentrating
- Trouble with motor skills
Days following:
- Trouble breathing
- Increased blood pressure
- Convulsions
- Tremors
- Hallucinations
Making it through these first days is critical. It’s when the chance of relapse is quite high as people struggle with the withdrawal symptoms and look for a way to make them stop. But, if you can make it through the first week of withdrawal, you will start to feel better. However, symptoms can still arise—especially if the addiction is severe—which is why medical supervision as part of a professional treatment program is recommended so that the symptoms can be managed safely.
Enroll in Cocaine Addiction Treatment at The Arbor Today
At The Arbor, you can expect a very personalized approach to treatment for substance use disorder, including an addiction to cocaine. A combination of traditional talk therapies, behavioral therapies, and experiential therapies are used to create a plan that meets each client’s needs. The Arbor provides a continuum of care so that clients are supported at every stage of their treatment and recovery journey. Both inpatient and outpatient options are available, depending on the severity of the addiction and the flexibility needed in treatment.
If you’re seeking treatment, call the treatment team today at 844.413.2690 or fill out our online contact form. This is the right time to learn more about treatment options for an addiction to cocaine and other substances.