{"id":46024,"date":"2022-03-16T06:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T05:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/cravings-caused-by-cocaine-withdrawal\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T06:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T05:00:33","slug":"cravings-caused-by-cocaine-withdrawal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/en\/cravings-caused-by-cocaine-withdrawal\/","title":{"rendered":"Cravings caused by cocaine withdrawal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cravings caused by cocaine withdrawal<\/strong> occur when someone addicted to this substance abruptly stops using and feels a strong urge to use. Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs. For this reason, it is important to seek help to minimise withdrawal symptoms and reduce the risk of relapse, which will decrease if the person has undergone a recovery process. At CCAdicciones<\/strong><\/a>, we offer a cocaine detox treatment<\/strong><\/a> so you can stop using this drug with full medical guarantees. <\/p>\n

Cravings <\/b><\/h2>\n

What are cravings? <\/b><\/h3>\n

When someone addicted to cocaine stops using this substance without any control, in a radical and abrupt way, the health consequences will be harmful. Withdrawal syndrome will appear, along with cravings. The term craving comes from the English verb “crave”, which means to long for. It is the desire to use the drug to which dependence has developed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relapse in addiction is common, and cravings are the main culprit. If the person does not have the necessary tools to overcome this strong urge to use, they will not be able to control it and will use cocaine again. For this reason, it is so important to learn tactics to control behaviour and to know how to cope and act in situations that may pose a risk. <\/p>\n

When do cravings occur? <\/b><\/h3>\n

There are 4 different scenarios in which cravings related to cocaine addiction can occur. First, due to the inability to overcome withdrawal symptoms.<\/strong> A cocaine addict who stops using feels they cannot live without this substance. The need they feel can lead them to relapse into cocaine use. Lack of pleasure<\/strong> can be another factor that triggers cravings and a return to addiction. If the person feels unmotivated, has no desire to do anything, and lacks the strength to keep making an effort in the recovery process, they may see cocaine use as a solution and the urge to use increases. Someone who has been addicted to cocaine associates certain settings, situations, people… with their use. In these circumstances, the urge to use will be greater, and it is necessary to overcome these drug-use-related cues<\/strong> to avoid relapsing. Finally, due to hedonic reasons.<\/strong> The desire to use again is produced by combining cocaine use with a pleasurable activity. <\/p>\n

Cocaine withdrawal syndrome <\/b><\/h2>\n

Once cocaine addiction has developed and use is abruptly stopped, the person will experience what is known as cocaine withdrawal syndrome.<\/strong> These are physical and mental symptoms that may vary depending on three factors: how long the person has been addicted, frequency of use, and variables related to personal aspects. The duration of withdrawal syndrome will depend on each person and will be defined by the circumstances mentioned above. <\/p>\n

Although each person may experience cocaine withdrawal syndrome differently, some common symptoms can be identified, such as:<\/p>\n