You have recognised the destructive effect of cocaine on your health and your life and have decided to stop using the drug. This is the first and most important step on the road to recovery and back to society, to your former life and relationships. The road will not be easy, however. Willpower and the wish to overcome addiction are not enough on their own. It is important to understand that the drug has seriously affected your body, and that restoring both your physical and your mental resources will take time.

In this article we explain how to support your body when quitting cocaine.

Know your enemy

In the fight against any addiction, it is important to understand what you are up against. Cocaine is one of the most addictive stimulants. In English-speaking drug circles it is called “top dog”, meaning the “best” of drugs. When a person tries cocaine for the first time, the pleasurable effect is immediate. The euphoria experienced during the first few uses makes people return to the drug again and again. The trap, however, is that each time a larger dose is needed to feel pleasure, and the original level of euphoria can never be reached again. A marathon begins for the body in pursuit of a phantom pleasure. Body and mind change.

Be patient

Taking cocaine has side effects and consequences – and so does giving it up. The body will resist, because it has become used to receiving a dose of a synthetic stimulant.

Some of the withdrawal symptoms you may experience include:

  • Intense cravings for cocaine
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Paranoia
  • Hallucinations
  • Fatigue
  • Hyperactivity
  • Appetite problems
  • Sleep problems
  • And others.

Seek qualified help at a rehabilitation centre

Stopping cocaine abruptly can be dangerous to your health and even to your life.

A stay at a rehabilitation centre allows a medical team to monitor and stabilise your health during the stressful process of withdrawal.

In addition, doctors prescribe medication to ease the effects of withdrawal and relieve uncomfortable symptoms.

How to choose a clinic for addiction treatment and recovery

If you have the means and wish to entrust your health only to professionals, choose Switzerland.

CorSwiss works with one of the world’s best rehabilitation centres, The Kusnacht Practice.

Here, addiction treatment takes a holistic approach, treating body, soul and mind at the same time.

VIP accommodation, an individual treatment plan and attentive, professional care help you overcome addiction and restore your health in a short time.

The Kusnacht Practice feels more like a luxurious residence in picturesque Switzerland than a clinic, where your health is overseen by a personal therapist and a team of professionals who are always ready to support you.

Remember that any addiction can be overcome. All it takes is your determination and your readiness to accept the right help from specialists.