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According to government reports, almost 3% of the United States has used cocaine in the past year. And although that figure is not as high as that of other illicit substances, it is still more than enough to illicit concern from the treatment community, as well as those who help our nation’s youth stay off drugs .

Detoxification from drug use is one of the most important steps in the recovery process. In fact, most drug rehab programs will not allow the individual to continue on with counseling until cocaine detox is complete. The chance of relapse is too high and the individual with not be in the proper frame of mind until they have finished drug detox.

The Importance of Cocaine Detox

When an individual becomes addicted to cocaine, they can see their life quickly tumble out of control. A cocaine addiction eats away at the good health, finances and personal relationships of the individual. Cocaine detox is the first part of the drug rehab process that can turn the individual’s life around, teach them how to make better decisions, overcome the psychological hold of cocaine and more. And it all begins with overcoming the physical addiction to cocaine through detox.

Detox is a chance for the individual to overcome their physical addiction to cocaine -an important first step in that it reduces the risk of immediate relapse and also provide a sense of real accomplishment that the recovering addict can build on as they move forward into counseling.

What Happens during Cocaine Detox?

When an individual engages in cocaine detox, they stop using the drug while in the care of medical and addiction treatment professionals. During the process, the individual receives medical attention and counseling to help them main good health and a positive outlook during the process. This is especially important given the withdrawal symptoms that commonly accompany cocaine detox (see list of symptoms below).

The natural cocaine detox process (in which the individuals stops using the drug “cold turkey”) generally lasts between one and two weeks, with the strongest withdrawal symptoms occurring during the first few days of the process.

What are Withdrawal Symptoms associated with Cocaine Detox?

Although the experience differs from person-to-person, there are several hallmark withdrawal symptoms found in those who stop using cocaine over a significant period of time. These withdrawal symptoms include:

• Fatigue
• Anxiety and depression
• Irritability and mood swings
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
• Strong drug cravings
• Restlessness
• Inability to sleep through the night

Michael’s House offers cocaine detox and comprehensive cocaine rehab for individuals who have seen their lives overcome by addiction to this highly destructive drug. Located in Palm Springs, California, Michael’s House is a luxury residential treatment facility that enriches the mind, body and spirit of the individual. For more information, contact Michael’s House today.