{"id":2041,"date":"2021-05-20T12:14:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/?page_id=2041"},"modified":"2022-07-19T16:00:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T20:00:27","slug":"withdrawal-detox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/cocaine-addiction\/withdrawal-detox\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocaine Comedown, Withdrawal & Detox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that can be snorted, injected or smoked. Once addiction starts, the drug is difficult to stop because of withdrawal symptoms.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Stopping cocaine can cause withdrawal symptoms like<\/a> fatigue, sleep disturbances and agitation. Cocaine withdrawal is one of the primary reasons people have trouble quitting the drug. People often report that cravings to use cocaine are strong during the detox process. Cravings can quickly hijack the recovery process, resulting in a relapse<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people who use cocaine are unable to stop when trying to do it alone. The side effects and cravings caused by withdrawal are more uncomfortable than many realize. With physician-assisted detox and close supervision, patients can safely flush the drugs from their system and prepare their body and mind for the recovery process<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The symptoms of cocaine withdrawal are most intense right after the last usage of the drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cocaine withdrawal symptoms usually last a few days but may extend for multiple weeks for heavy users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person\u2019s level of use, quality of cocaine used, other substance abuse and overall health will affect withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The body needs time to readjust to life without cocaine and adopting healthy lifestyle habits can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recovery process from cocaine addition involves medical detox, treatment and aftercare.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cocaine Comedown vs. Cocaine Withdrawal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cocaine comedown and cocaine withdrawal are two similar but different concepts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cocaine comedown occurs after a binge. When a person takes a stimulant like cocaine after heavy or binge use, they reach a point where they can no longer experience a high. This is because a high comes from excess levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. When someone binges on cocaine, the brain eventually becomes depleted<\/a> of dopamine. These lower levels of dopamine lead to a crash, or comedown. During a comedown, a person becomes extremely fatigued and may sleep for days. For many stimulants, a comedown can last up to three days<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, cocaine withdrawal occurs when a person is physically dependent on cocaine, whether or not they use the drug heavily. When you are physically dependent on a drug, your body begins to rely on it to feel normal. If you suddenly stop using the drug, withdrawal symptoms can occur as your body struggles to adjust. Cocaine withdrawal symptoms can last for up to two weeks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Does a Cocaine Comedown Last?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Little information exists on how long a cocaine comedown usually lasts. However, similar stimulants like meth have been studied, with the comedown period lasting up to three days<\/a>. Because meth and cocaine are both stimulants that work similarly in the brain \u2014 increasing the dopamine levels during a binge until a crash occurs \u2014 the comedown period is likely similar for both drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cocaine withdrawal symptoms occur when a person becomes dependent on cocaine to function normally. If you are physically dependent on cocaine and stop taking the drug, you will have withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cocaine withdrawal signs and symptoms can include<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n