Cocaine Addiction Treatment

Cocaine addiction in America shatters families, leads to tragic overdose deaths, and fills our prisons with addicts who could otherwise be productive members of society. Don't let cocaine addiction put you or your loved one in a hospital, a jail cell, or - worst of all - the county morgue. Call Treatment Solutions Network today at 877-417-6237.

Cocaine Abuse is Widespread

Cocaine Addiction Treatment Cocaine is second most-commonly used illicit drug (following marijuana) in the United States, and cocaine addiction affects millions of Americans. An estimated 1 in 4 Americans between the age of 26 and 34 have used cocaine at least once in their lifetime, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. While some who try cocaine are lucky and don't get hooked, many do. The drug is DESIGNED to get users addicted.

So many people use cocaine that the drug has become known by a variety of street names and slang. Common terms used to describe cocaine include Blow, Coke, Dream, Snow, Peruvian lady, Powder, and Yeyo (Spanish).

How is cocaine used?

There are four primary methods of ingesting cocaine. They are:

Snorting - cocaine is absorbed through the mucous membranes of the nose.
Injecting - cocaine powder is mixed with water and injected into the body through a syringe.
Freebasing - the smoking of cocaine. Sometimes users mix the cocaine powder with marijuana.
Crack cocaine - Cocaine hydrochloride is mixed with ammonia or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and other ingredients, causing it to solidify in rock form. Those rocks are then smoked in glass pipes.

Cocaine addiction has serious consequences

For those who become full-blown cocaine addicts, the short and long-term effects can be devastating. These effects include:

Paranoia
Auditory hallucinations
Restlessness
Increased blood pressure
Constricted blood vessels
Mood disturbances
Heart attack or stroke

Cocaine is highly addictive

Up to 75 percent of people who try cocaine will become addicted to it, according to the Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Only one out of four people who try to quit will be able to do so without help.

Though cocaine is a highly addictive substance, there are lots of people who have successfully quit - thanks to receiving the right help. At Treatment Solutions Network, our treatment consultants can find you or your loved one the cocaine addiction treatment program that works best for your needs. Our extensive network of drug rehab centers includes only high-quality facilities that exceed industry standards.

Because we are not affiliated with any one particular cocaine addiction treatment center, you can rest assured that our recommendation to you will be based SOLELY on the criteria - location, cost, amenities - that you tell us.

How widespread is cocaine addiction and abuse?

Cocaine addiction is more widespread that you might think. Here are a few examples of how prevalent cocaine is in our society:

One in ten workers knows someone who uses cocaine on the job, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
FBI chemists have discovered that traces of cocaine can be found on almost every dollar bill in circulation
The University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future survey has found that nearly 10 percent of high school seniors have used cocaine at least once in their lifetime
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health found there were more than 900,000 new cocaine users in 2007. Each day, 5000 more people experiment with cocaine.

Cocaine and alcohol - a dangerous mix

Cocaine addicts will frequently abuse alcohol while using cocaine, but this combination can be deadly. Researchers have found that the human liver combines cocaine and alcohol to produce a third substance, cocaethylene, that intensifies cocaine's euphoric effects. That might sound great to someone looking for a better high - but the cocaine-alcohol combination ALSO significantly increases the risk of a fatal sudden-death overdose. It's a drug combination that could cost you your life.

Cocaine's effects during pregnancy

Childbirth should be a joyous occasion, but when an expectant mother uses cocaine, her baby's arrival into this world can turn tragic. Cocaine exposed babies are at increased risk of being born prematurely and with low birthweight - which in turn increases the risk of lasting disabilities such as mental retardation and cerebral palsy.

Cocaine-exposed babies have also been found to have smaller heads, which generally indicates a smaller brain. As the child grows, they may face a lifetime of learning problems.

Remember, cocaine addiction is harmful to everyone - the user, his or her spouse, and as you can see, the infants who suffer irreparable harm by being fed cocaine in the womb. Don't let cocaine addiction destroy your life any longer. There IS help, and it DOES work. Call Treatment Solutions Network today at 877-417-6237.

No matter your insurance, be it Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS), Assurant, Unicare, United Health Care, Anthem, Carefirst, Asuris Northwest Health, Golden Rule, Celtic Insurance, Fortis, Health Net, Kaiser, Vista, Shelter, Wellpoint, Tri Care, Accordia or even Medicare, and state insurance - we can help you find cocaine addiction treatment. We also offer many affordable self pay options as well as luxury cocaine addiction treatment