The decision to quit and go through detox and withdrawal is a difficult one. However, it is necessary to protect your long-term mental and physical health. People often take cocaine in binges, but rising tolerance increases the risk of overdose. Higher doses also increase panic attacks, paranoia, and psychosis.

Long-term cocaine abuse is extremely harmful to the body. Physical side effects include:

• Gastrointestinal tears and ulcerations
• Loss of appetite
• Rapid weight loss and malnourishment
• Chest pain akin to heart attack
• Stroke
• Inflammation of heart muscles
• Long-term cardiac damage
• Seizures
• Brain hemorrhage
• Parkinson’s disease
• Cognitive impairment

Cocaine addiction wreaks havoc on your body, mind, relationships, and finances. It is essential to recognize that your mental, physical, and social health is worth the withdrawal challenges. If you have identified the signs of cocaine addiction in yourself or your loved one, Cirque Lodge is here to support you.

Cocaine withdrawal syndrome is an uncomfortable experience.

The condition is caused primarily by low dopamine levels in the body and is accompanied by a host of symptoms.

The severity of the experience worsens for users who binge or use the drug consistently before going into withdrawal. Cravings are always present.

Common mild symptoms of cocaine withdrawal include:

• Fatigue
• Sleep disturbances
• Irritation
• Depressed mood
• Lack of pleasure
• Headaches
• Increased appetite
• Lowered sex drive
• Slowed motor skills
• Cravings for cocaine

Moderate to severe symptoms of cocaine withdrawal include:

• Anxiety
• Extreme agitation
• Vivid nightmares
• Increased risk of suicide
• Depression
• Extreme suspicion or paranoia

Cocaine detox symptoms can be dangerous without professional supervision. Intense feelings of hopelessness come with urges to binge again or take other risky actions. Cirque Lodge approaches this delicate process with empathy. We provide twenty-four-hour medical care to guide you safely through your withdrawal.

Cocaine does not stay in the body for long.

The half-life of a dose of the drug lasts about ninety minutes, and withdrawal begins quickly.

People experiencing cocaine withdrawal can suffer from mood swings and severe depression, including suicidal ideation.

Medical detox with twenty-four-hour supervision and counseling ensures that clients are safe during this vulnerable time.

We recommend medically assisted withdrawal for clients who have attempted to withdraw on their own previously and relapsed.

Cocaine addiction is more likely to present in people with co-occurring mental health disorders like anxiety or depression. During our initial assessment, we look for signs of co-occurring conditions that can worsen withdrawal symptoms. These can sabotage recovery if left undiagnosed. Medical addiction treatments are often preferred to ensure a more comfortable, successful recovery for these clients.

Every recovery is different, and each person who checks into our campus will receive a personalized treatment plan.

During a detox at Cirque Lodge, we aim to heal every aspect of your health that cocaine addiction has touched.

Our program includes individual support from knowledgeable and supportive mental health experts during and after the withdrawal period. Group counseling and experiential therapy in the beautiful Rocky Mountain landscape will also provide insight and healing.

Withdrawal rehabilitation is not always the end, and triggers can arise once our clients return home. Our cognitive-behavioral therapy program arms our graduates with the skills they need to anticipate and overcome any future cravings.