How to Find Treatment for Crack Cocaine Addiction

A crack cocaine addiction is one of the most difficult drug habits to overcome. Crack, one of the most addictive drugs known, carries a long list of adverse side effects including vomiting, very high pulse, profound addiction, internal bleeding in the lungs, paranoid psychosis and sudden heart attacks. In addition, the addiction tends to destroy the individual's personal relationships. Addiction treatment is available, and treatment can take a long time.

Instructions

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  Get support from friends and family and let them know that your have a drug abuse problem. Ask them to support you in your search to find treatment. Have them gather information from hospitals and clinics about local treatment facilities.

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  Join a support group specifically for recovering crack cocaine addicts. Finding people who are also overcoming the addiction helps with rehabilitation. These individuals and those that run the support group may know of drug rehabilitation facilities.

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  Research your options. Private institutions are typically more expensive, but they may offer a more personalized and comforting experience than a public hospital or clinic. Check the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration website for a list of hundreds of drug abuse treatment facilities in the United States

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  Get advice from a health care professional on how to best treat your individual issues. Be completely honest with your doctor about your drug use in order to get the most accurate diagnosis and treatment evaluation. Ask about mental health counseling that includes cognitive approaches and behavioral therapy; the National Institute on Drug Abuse indicates that they "...have been shown to be effective for decreasing cocaine use and preventing relapse.".

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  Research drug treatment centers and find one that you feel best suits your particular needs. Some offer a dedicated health center that supplies medical help for individuals who are going through withdrawal. Use the doctor's recommendations about your particular path of treatment and match it with a treatment program that specifically address those issues.

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  Many centers provide treatment in a religious atmosphere that caters to recovering addicts from a specific faith such as Judaism or Catholicism. If you practice a religion or would like to explore spiritual guidance, these programs may be able to help you frame your addiction in a more familiar and manageable way.