Crack Cocaine Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinic

The Causeway Retreat is the world's first crack cocaine (coke) addiction treatment clinic which is entirely based on a private island. Our discreet and exclusive facilities can help you or your loved ones to win the fight against crack cocaine. Call us on 0207 100 7260 or download our brochure to find more information about our treatment packages.

What is Crack Cocaine Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation

Crack cocaine is a psychologically addictive drug that can have devastating effects on a user's physical and mental health. Crack cocaine addiction can produce symptoms including irritability, anxiety and paranoia. Smoking crack cocaine can trigger heart attacks or strokes, as well as respiratory failure. Chronic use can also lead to psychotic episodes featuring hallucinations and delusions.

However, despite the potential severity of the symptoms, it is possible to overcome a crack addiction.

The Causeway Retreat provides a unique and supportive environment for crack cocaine rehab. Set on a tranquil, isolated and totally private island, our treatment centre is the perfect place for dealing with an addiction to crack while supervised by leading medical professionals.

I came to The Causeway Retreat leaving behind the stresses of everyday life that had spiraled into a multitude of problems that I felt I could no longer deal with rationally. My stay has enabled me to reflect on these and more prepare myself mentally and physically. With the aid of all the team at The Causeway Retreat my stay was made educational, inspirational and dare I say, enjoyable. Many thanks.

Crack Cocaine Dependency & Withdrawal Symptoms

Crack cocaine works as a central nervous system stimulant and local anaesthetic. Smoking or injecting the drug produces immediate euphoric effects which tend to last only ten minutes or less. Users may temporarily feel energetic, confident and lacking in appetite. Over time, a tolerance to the "high" may develop.

Regardless of how frequently cocaine is used, a user can experience acute cardiovascular or cerebrovascular emergencies (such as a heart attack or stroke). This could result in sudden death. General risks and symptoms of heavy crack cocaine use include:

Dilated pupils and raised body temperature,
Constricted blood vessels and increased heart rate,
Suppressed appetite and malnourishment,
Erratic heart beat,
Heart attacks,
Chest pains,
Respiratory problems and even failure ("crack lung"),
Seizures and acute headaches,
Strokes,
Abdominal pains and nausea,
Stomach problems and constipation.

Bingeing on cocaine, during which the drug is taken repeatedly at high doses, may lead to a period of full-blown paranoid psychosis, in which the user loses touch with reality and experiences auditory hallucinations. Injecting crack cocaine carries the additional risks of collapsed veins, suffering an allergic reaction or contracting HIV through sharing needles.

Withdrawal symptoms of crack cocaine addiction include low moods, feeling physically unwell, disturbed sleep, increased agitation, strong cravings, increased appetite and tremors.

Treating Crack Cocaine Addiction at The Causeway Retreat

Our clinical team provides the best available medical care and attention, under the direction of addiction specialists and consultant psychiatrists. This is complemented by a modern approach to 12-step treatment through one-to-one and group therapy in our unique private island environment.

Symptomatic control, ongoing physical and mental state assessments by the clinical nurse specialist, and health education surrounding drug abuse will be incorporated within the treatment. Careful attention will be placed upon good nutrition, sleep hygiene, stress and anxiety management.

The Causeway Retreat also offers 12 months post detox addiction aftercare, support and advice.

Contact us to find out more about our crack addiction treatment and to arrange a rehab programme.