Many people who start using cocaine do so in a social setting. As a popular party drug, cocaine use is often seen as less dangerous and more glamorous than it really is. In reality, cocaine is extremely addictive and very hazardous to the health of users. Using cocaine “one time” at a party can quickly turn into a habit, and then into a legitimate addiction. If you have reached that point and recognize you have a problem, you have taken the first step toward taking control of your life and living in recovery.
We provide effective cocaine addiction treatment in Birmingham. At Impact Recovery Center, our founders and members of our team have experienced recovery themselves. We use our firsthand experience and the principles of the 12 steps of recovery to form our program. Please contact us today to learn more about our programs and begin your journey toward freedom from substance abuse.
Several negative effects of cocaine abuse are weight loss, paranoia, significant dental damage, aggression, cardiovascular issues, intravenous diseases, and even death.
Cocaine is highly addictive. It is likely that a person who uses cocaine will develop a tolerance to the drug, and require greater quantities to achieve a high. In the long term, using cocaine can permanently affect a person’s brain functionality. Often, people who are addicted to cocaine are unable to experience pleasure when they are not using the drug. Other effects of long-term cocaine addiction include heart failure, brain hemorrhage, and the failure of other organs. As users build a tolerance to cocaine, they also become more susceptible to overdose. A person who attempts to stop using cocaine on their own will likely experience withdrawal — symptoms can include restlessness, chills, body pain, anxiety, and depression. The severe withdrawal symptoms that cocaine causes — and the difficulty of stopping use — mean that seeking the help of a professional is crucial.
Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs with overwhelming cravings. Studies have shown that even after episodes of abstinence that the triggers to use cocaine can still be crushingly powerful.
To combat the powerful pull of cocaine addiction, we address the inner causes of substance abuse issues. Rather than teaching our clients how to avoid triggers, we approach addiction with a focus on changing your way of thinking so you can encounter triggers without experiencing the desire to use.
Our Birmingham cocaine rehab program is based on the 12 steps to recovery. The 12 steps are a traditional method that is known as one of the most effective ways to address substance abuse issues. We use this method in our addiction treatment programs, but utilize an accelerated approach that takes less time than a traditional 12 step program.
Experience Healing at Impact Recovery's Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program Our goal is to serve as a catalyst for an awakening that revolutionizes your perspective on life, provides solutions to your problems, and helps you connect with a power that can rebuild your life. We aim to offer an environment conducive to deep spiritual growth and effective recovery.