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Cocaine Addiction Treatment

At Thrive Medical RAAM Clinic, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with cocaine use disorder. Our services focus on immediate support, withdrawal management, and counselling to help you regain stability and begin your recovery journey.

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Understanding Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine addiction is a serious substance use disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. Cocaine affects the brain by increasing dopamine levels, producing a powerful cocaine high that can quickly lead to dependence and chronic cocaine abuse. The effects of cocaine on nerve cells and dopamine transporters contribute to addictive behaviors and the challenges of overcoming addiction.

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Our Approach to Treating Cocaine Addiction

Our clinic offers evidence-based treatment for cocaine addiction that includes medical assessment, counselling, and support tailored to your individual needs. We focus on managing cocaine withdrawal symptoms safely and effectively, helping you through detoxification.

Cocaine withdrawal can involve symptoms such as strong cravings, fatigue, mood swings, and anxiety. Our medical team offers outpatient support and monitoring to help you manage these symptoms in a safe and structured way. While there are currently no approved medications that directly treat cocaine addiction, we use evidence-based approaches and explore appropriate supports to reduce cravings and improve recovery outcomes.

Effective treatment for cocaine addiction often includes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other proven effective counselling methods. These therapies help you understand the root causes of your addiction, develop coping skills, and prevent relapse.

Recovery from cocaine addiction is an ongoing process. At Thrive Medical, we provide continued support through short-term counselling, connections to peer groups, and referrals to community resources for both patients and families. Our goal is to help you strengthen recovery, maintain long-term stability, and rebuild healthy relationships.

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​​Symptoms of Cocaine Dependence

Individuals struggling with cocaine addiction often display a variety of physical and behavioural symptoms, such as:

  • Experiencing financial difficulties or legal troubles due to spending money on cocaine
  • Exhibiting aggressive behaviour, either verbally or physically
  • Feeling restless, anxious, and easily irritated
  • Continuing to use cocaine despite being aware of its harmful effects
  • Showing physical signs like dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, and fast breathing
  • Having noticeably dilated pupils
  • Suffering withdrawal symptoms after periods without cocaine, including nausea, chills, and vomiting
  • Experiencing frequent mood swings and unpredictable or irrational actions
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Why Choose Thrive Medical Clinic?

  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs
  • OHIP-covered rehab services
  • Experienced healthcare professionals specializing in substance use disorders
  • Integrated support for both addiction and mental health concerns
  • Stigma-free, supportive environment
  • Evidence-based therapies proven to help recovery
  • Rapid access to care without long wait times
  • Relapse prevention strategies to help you maintain progress
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Take The Next Step to Recovery

If you or a loved one is struggling with cocaine addiction, don’t wait to seek professional help. Contact Thrive Medical Clinic to learn about our cocaine addiction treatment services and take the first step toward recovery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cocaine’s effects on the brain increase dopamine levels, producing intense pleasure and reinforcing drug-taking behavior, which can quickly lead to drug dependence.

Taking cocaine can cause mood swings, anxiety, paranoia, and other mental health issues, often worsening as addiction progresses.

At Thrive Medical, we treat co-occurring disorders with integrated, stigma-free care—addressing substance use and mental health together through brief counselling, medication support when appropriate, and coordinated referrals to specialized services.

Cocaine is typically a white powder snorted or injected, while crack cocaine is a processed form that appears as rocks and is usually smoked, producing a more intense but shorter high.

Yes, combining cocaine with alcohol, heroin, or other drugs can increase the risk of overdose, severe health complications, and worsen mental health issues.

Cocaine overdose can cause heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and even death. Immediate medical attention is critical to manage these life-threatening symptoms

Withdrawal symptoms can begin within hours of stopping cocaine and may last for days or weeks, depending on the severity of cocaine dependency and individual health. One may also experience cravings during this period.

While no FDA-approved medications specifically treat cocaine addiction, some pharmacotherapies and vaccine pharmacotherapy are being studied to help reduce cravings and support recovery.

Self help can be a valuable supplement, but professional treatment is often necessary to address the complex nature of cocaine addiction and ensure long-term recovery.

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