There are many methods of cocaine detox available today but there is still no proven method of cocaine detoxification. Many methods have been tried; some work and some do not. The very first thing that needs to be done is detox the individual addicted to cocaine. This is commonly done by impatient therapy and medications. Cocaine withdrawal symptoms are very devastating and they include depression, anxiety, and worst of all the horrible craving for the drug itself.
Antidepressants are often used for cocaine detox
Some antidepressant drugs have been used for cocaine detox and these include desipramine or phentermine and fenfluramine combined. Some tranquilizers such as Diazepam or Ativan have also been used to help ease the addicted person of the severe withdrawal symptoms of cocaine. Amantadine, which is a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease sometimes helps in the detox of cocaine and may also help reduce the cravings for the drug.
Bromocriptine which is a drug that works on the brain's dopamine system seems to ease up the cravings for cocaine and help in mood changes. The beta-blocker antihypertensive drug Propanolol has been used for the severe withdrawal symptoms of cocaine. This drug slows down the adrenaline in the body which helps the body calm down in stressful situations. It also eases up the symptoms like heart palpitations and profuse sweating.
Cocaine addicts or individuals who have taken a lot of cocaine and are treated with beta-blockers are still at risk of decreased blood flow to the heart and their coronary vascular resistance is increased. Use of beta-blockers for cocaine detox must be carefully monitored by medical personal at all times.
How to properly stop using cocaine
If you really want to stop using cocaine properly my suggestion is to go to cocaine addiction treatment. With this type of treatment you will be properly monitored around the clock 24/7 by a staff of trained professional medical assistants. They will basically look after your needs as well as administer prescription medications to help ease your cocaine withdrawal symptoms.
If you are smoking crack cocaine I would suggest you get help immediately I know many people who I used to use with who’s heart failed them while smoking cocaine and they never go the opportunity to go to a cocaine rehab for a medical cocaine detox.
Good luck
