Cocaine addiction treatment and rehabilitation at Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Cocaine is a dangerous stimulant drug which is most commonly snorted in powder form, although it is also possible for cocaine to be injected. Cocaine causes users to experience extreme confidence, euphoria, and energy – effects which can be highly addictive to some people. This results in individuals taking cocaine over and over again in order to experience the desired effects, which causes them to build a tolerance towards the drug and gradually develop a harmful addiction.

Cocaine addiction rehab at Chelmsford is guided by the latest research within the field, and is underpinned by best practice National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Our comprehensive cocaine addiction treatment programme consists of:

• 7-day medically assisted withdrawal detoxification, to remove all traces of cocaine from your body, and manage withdrawal symptoms
• An abstinence-based treatment model, based on the 12-Step approach
• Access to 12-Step support groups
• Intensive inpatient (residential) treatment
• Therapy delivered in a number of different formats including:
  • 1:1 therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Couples therapy
• Tried and tested therapy types including:
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention therapy
  • Workshops for anger management, relationship problems and co-dependency
  • Psychoeducational sessions on topics such as shame, guilt, vulnerability and resilience
  • Holistic therapies such as yoga and relaxation groups
  • Written assignments and projects
• Free aftercare for 12 months, ensuring that you receive the support that you need when you leave treatment

We are also able to deliver specialised treatment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community, who are struggling with addiction and recovery issues.

You can read more about cocaine addiction treatment on our approach to addiction treatment page.

The cocaine addiction treatment team at Chelmsford possess extensive clinical experience, and are committed to delivering the best possible care to each individual who seeks support with us.

Whilst our team is mainly led by our expert addiction consultants and therapists, we also have a dedicated network of peer supporters who provide significant input to our Addiction Treatment Programme. Our peer supporters are ex-patients who are currently in addiction recovery; these individuals attend cocaine addiction therapy sessions alongside current patients, to share their positive experiences, empathy, hope and understanding.

As well as taking cocaine on a regular basis, the following are all common signs and symptoms that you, or someone that you know, may be struggling with a cocaine addiction:

• Spending lots of money on cocaine, even if you can’t afford this
• Ensuring that you have a constant supply of cocaine
• Focusing more and more time on obtaining and using cocaine
• Driving or engaging in other risky behaviours when under the influence of cocaine
• Developing a tolerance to cocaine, meaning that you need to take higher quantities of the drug, and more frequently, in order to experience the desired effects
• Experiencing cocaine withdrawal symptoms if you haven’t taken cocaine for a certain amount of time
• Lying to loved ones about the extent of your cocaine use
• Anger and irritability
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Social withdrawal

Read more about the signs and symptoms of cocaine addiction.