San Antonio Cocaine Drug Treatment
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant. Chemically processed from the extracts of the leaves of the coca plant that is indigenous to South America, the drug quickly boosts brain activity, producing feelings of euphoria, invincibility and limitless energy. The effects aren't limited to the brain. Cocaine consumption boosts the body's supply of the hormone norepinephrine, which in turn activates the body's acute stress response. Cocaine abusers enjoy the illusion of power involved.
Cocaine abuse is addictive and extremely harmful. Unless friends or family notice quickly, and help draw the abuser or addict away from the habit, the drug can destroy health. San Antonio cocaine drug treatment centers help to treat individuals who are deeply addicted to the drug.
Find the support you need by calling addiction rehab centers in San Antonio. Dial (877) 804-1531 for more information.
How do you know that someone abuses cocaine?
It may be possible to recognize cocaine habit in a person through a few signs -- puncture marks from needles, nosebleeds and a constantly runny nose, unnatural levels of energy alternating with depression and exhaustion and dilated pupils.
Treatment
Cocaine abuse quickly develops a powerful hold on the brain, devolving into all-out addiction in little time. It is usually a good idea to seek treatment as early into the abuse process as possible.
Detoxifying from cocaine: The term detoxification tends to be misleading -- the process isn't meant to cleanse the brain. Rather, it aims to help suppress withdrawal symptoms and cravings to allow termination of active drug use.
Disulfiram, a drug primarily used for alcohol withdrawal, for example, is often effective with cocaine addiction as a way to suppress cravings. Acupuncture is useful in some cases, as well, as are drugs such as modafinil.
Since doctors need to pay close attention to the withdrawal symptoms experienced by patients to be able to contain them, successful treatment may require residential care.
Recovery therapy: As with most addictions, recovery from cocaine dependency isn't limited to simple detoxification. It is important to go to the root of the problem. Substance abuse comes about for a number of reasons: the presence of coexisting mental disorders, psychological deficiencies, maladaptive behavioral traits and low self-esteem, among others. Addicts may relapse quickly unless these inadequacies are thoroughly addressed.
Take steps to better your life by calling San Antonio drug detox treatment centers. You can also visit your local Narcotics Anonymous (http://www.usrecovery.info/NA/Texas.htm) for more support.