Cocaine is a widely used drug that can be taken through various means. One form of cocaine is a rock crystal that can be heated and its vapors smoked. The term "crack" refers to the crackling sound heard when it is heated. Smoking crack cocaine delivers large quantities of the drug to the lungs, producing an immediate and intense euphoric effect. Addiction seems to develop more quickly when cocaine is smoked, as crack is, than powdered cocaine that is snorted.
In addition to the usual risks associated with cocaine use (constricted blood vessels, increased heart rate and blood pressure, risk of heart attack and seizures), crack users may experience acute respiratory problems, including coughing, shortness of breath, lung trauma and bleeding. Crack cocaine smoking can also cause aggressive and paranoid behavior.
Does this sound like you or someone you know? Pacific Hills treats crack addiction treatment and it starts with a phone call; our call center's intake counselors can help assess your particular situation. Call 1-800-NO ABUSE now.
Pacific Hills' treatment for crack addiction is geared for the total individual, not simply his drug usage. Is there a medical or psychological problem present? Clients receive a medical and psychological assessment upon admission in order to develop an individualized plan for his or her treatment for crack addiction. Our clients who seek crack addiction treatment often experience medical and psychological problems and throughout their treatment for crack addiction will meet with our consulting physician and consulting psychiatrist who will assess and treat these issues.
Crack addiction treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective. You may have to intervene on a loved one, especially when persons who need treatment for crack addiction are either in denial or refuse treatment (or both) and a professional intervention may be necessary. At Pacific Hills, our intake counselors can help arrange the intervention leading to the client's admission into our treatment for crack addiction.
Perhaps a medical detoxification is necessary prior to the client's crack addiction treatment; if so, our counselors can assist you by coordinating the detox process with a qualified facility. Once the client is stabilized, they will be brought to Pacific Hills to begin their treatment for crack addiction.
In addition to behavioral education through individual and group therapy and 12-Step meetings, Pacific Hills' treatment for crack addiction includes education regarding exercise and nutrition. Vitamin and mineral supplements are encouraged and provided for our clients in crack addiction treatment. They are served nutritious meals and snacks and urged to reduce caffeine and smoking. Pacific Hill's treatment for crack addiction also includes sports activities, exercise sessions, relaxation, and yoga.
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