Addiction Treatment
Methamphetamine/Cocaine Addiction Specialist
Addiction Medicine Specialists located in Bothell, WA
Methamphetamine and cocaine are among the most dangerous and addictive substances, requiring specialized medical support to overcome safely. Northshore Health offers expert guidance through every stage of recovery.
Methamphetamine (crystal meth) is a very dangerous drug that starts to break down body tissues soon after use begins. Severe withdrawals generally take about 3 days, but then a craving phase of several weeks sets in, followed by a post-acute withdrawal phase that can last many months — during which cravings and withdrawals can come and go without warning.
Cocaine is a strong stimulator of brain chemicals that induce pleasure, as well as a cardiac stimulant and the most common cause of heart attacks even in young people. It is highly addictive and dangerous. Medications are available to help with cocaine withdrawals.
Meth and cocaine are often taken in conjunction with opioids. Controlling the opioid addiction may make it easier to stop using meth and cocaine. During this time, it is important to be under a doctor's care — medication can help with withdrawals and cravings so that recovery becomes possible.