Cocaine Addiction Treatment in Australia
Cocaine use has grown significantly in Australia in recent years. While often seen as a recreational drug, cocaine can cause rapid psychological dependence and serious cardiovascular and mental health harms.
Signs of Cocaine Dependence
- ✓Compulsive urge to use cocaine, particularly in social situations
- ✓Increasing use over time as tolerance develops
- ✓Crash or "comedown" — depression, fatigue and anxiety after use
- ✓Financial problems related to the high cost of cocaine
- ✓Relationship or work difficulties due to cocaine use
- ✓Continuing to use despite awareness of negative effects
Treatment Options for Cocaine Addiction
Outpatient counselling
CBT, relapse prevention and motivational interviewing
Residential rehabilitation
for severe or complicated cocaine dependence
Group therapy
peer support for stimulant addiction recovery
Mental health co-treatment
addressing co-occurring anxiety or depression
SMART Recovery
evidence-based peer support group
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a medication for cocaine addiction?
There is no approved pharmacotherapy specifically for cocaine in Australia. Psychological therapies are the main evidence-based treatment. Medications may be used for co-occurring mental health conditions.
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