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Cocaine is a stimulant derived from the coca plant. It is one of the most rapidly addictive substances available, with a powerful but short-lived euphoric effect that drives a binge-and-crash pattern of use. Cocaine use disorder produces real cardiovascular, neurological, and psychiatric consequences, and is increasingly complicated by fentanyl contamination of the illicit cocaine supply. This page covers what cocaine use disorder is, the medical risks, what withdrawal looks like, and what evidence-based treatment can do.
There are currently no FDA-approved medications specifically for cocaine use disorder, which means the clinical work is concentrated in therapy, structured environment, and treatment of co-occurring conditions. The evidence-based approach is well-established.
Cocaine is a sympathomimetic stimulant that blocks the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, producing a strong euphoric and energizing effect. It is encountered in two main forms:
The half-life of cocaine is short, which produces the characteristic binge pattern: repeated dosing within a session to maintain the effect, followed by a "crash" of exhaustion, low mood, and craving.
The illicit drug supply has shifted in recent years to include unintended fentanyl contamination in cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. The CDC and many state health departments have reported a sharp rise in opioid overdose deaths in people whose primary substance was a stimulant. Many of these deaths were among people who did not knowingly use opioids.
Practical implications:
Group rooms, private therapy offices, the medical office, family programming rooms, and the wellness space, designed for clinical depth and nervous-system regulation.
Cocaine is hard on the cardiovascular system in particular.
If chest pain, severe headache, or neurologic symptoms occur during cocaine use, call 911 immediately.
Cocaine withdrawal is more psychological than physical, but no less serious clinically. The pattern:
The depression and suicidality risk in the post-acute window is a clinical concern that needs active management. Cocaine withdrawal is rarely a medical emergency in itself, but the psychiatric component is.
Diagnosis follows the DSM-5 substance use disorder framework, applied to cocaine: at least two of eleven criteria across impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological themes, within twelve months. Severity is graded mild, moderate, or severe.
Common patterns include weekend binge use that escalates over months, daily use following a period of life stress, and use that began as recreational and is now compulsive.
Treatment integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed care with EMDR available in individual therapy. The medical provider manages MAT (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Sublocade) and psychiatric medications when indicated.
Intake uses the full evidence-based battery: ASAM Criteria, LOCUS for mental health acuity, PHQ-9, GAD-7, the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, plus biopsychosocial, nutrition, and pain screens. The assessment drives the treatment plan from day one.
See Our ModalitiesThere are no FDA-approved medications specifically for cocaine use disorder. The clinical work concentrates in:
Cocaine use disorder is heavily comorbid with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress. Treating the underlying conditions reduces use and supports retention. See the dual diagnosis cluster.
While no medication is FDA-approved specifically for cocaine use disorder, medications may be used to treat co-occurring conditions that drive use, including antidepressants and ADHD medications, when clinically indicated. Decisions are made by the medical provider on a case-by-case basis.
The Archangel Centers outpatient continuum is well-suited for cocaine use disorder:
For clients who need medical stabilization first (acute medical complications, severe co-occurring psychiatric symptoms), we coordinate placement at an accredited partner inpatient facility before step-down to our outpatient program.
“I came back from rock bottom. I'm here because I want to show others they can too. This isn't just a business. It's my mission.”- Mike Sorrentino, Founder
Mike and Lauren Sorrentino did not set out to build a generic treatment center. They wanted a recovery-grounded program that mixes lived experience, licensed clinical expertise, and family programming that actually moves the needle for the people who love someone in active addiction.
The clinic that resulted is small enough that each client knows their primary therapist by name, but resourced enough to deliver the full ASAM continuum from Partial Care through outpatient continuing care, with MAT and EMDR available when clinically indicated.
Read the Full StoryMost clients leave the first admissions call with a clinical assessment, an insurance verification, and a scheduled start date. Recovery starts with a decision, not a commitment. The admissions line is staffed around the clock.
Confidential, 24/7 admissions. Same-week placement is often available. Verify your insurance free of charge before any commitment.
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