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Those of us her rack cocaine addiction can exert an incredibly fast and powerful hold on those who begin using the drug. Due to the strong and rapidly developing physical addiction to crack cocaine, dependency has a notoriously high relapse rate, with more than 84 percent of crack users returning to use after treatment. In every case of crack cocaine addiction we've encountered at Passages Addiction Cure Center, dependency stems from one of four major causes: 1. Chemical imbalances that occur in the brain. You might notice--and even feel surprised--that we do not list genetics under the causes of addiction. At Passages, we do not believe that genetic makeup causes addiction to occur or perpetuate. We point to the millions of Americans who have lived a life of moderation or abstinence despite the addictions of family members--as well as those who develop addictions without a chemically dependent relative. Our clinical, hands-on experience has shown us that addiction is far from an "incurable disease"--but rather a sign that another, deeper issue needs full treatment and resolution. As such, we reject the notion of relapse as a normal or expected part of recovery. We believe that when addiction treatment is successful, underlying causes of addiction can resolve, bringing true freedom and eliminating the drive to drink or use drugs. THE FACTS ABOUT CRACK COCAINE ADDICTION  A smokable form of cocaine, crack is manufactured by mixing cocaine with baking soda and water through a heat-intensive process. The resulting "rock" state of cocaine (known as base-cocaine) forms as the water evaporates from the mixture, creating the crackling sound that gives crack its name. As a result, crack cocaine will vaporize at low temperatures, making it easier to inhale for a fast-acting high. However, crack cocaine is by nature impure, generally including less than 40 percent cocaine, depending on the degree to which it is "cut" with additives. On a physical level, crack cocaine becomes addictive largely because of the effects it creates in brain chemistry. Crack sharply increases the levels of dopamine--a chemical messenger that initiates feelings of calm, contentedness and euphoria--in the user's brain. While this creates a sense of disoriented pleasure while the crack high lasts, dopamine levels become depleted after use. Additionally, continued crack cocaine use can cause the brain to lower dopamine levels over the long run, sensing excess dopamine present. When users attempt to cease crack cocaine use, they experience this cocaine-initiated chemical imbalance, causing depression, withdrawal symptoms and anxiety. In order to eliminate the experience of this chemical imbalance, users return to crack use. However, over time, tolerance builds up, requiring increasing amounts of crack in order to achieve the same effects. Crack cocaine addiction can trigger a host of physical and mental side effects. Serious damage to the central nervous system can occur, including irreversible alterations in neural tissue, cerebral hemorrhaging, memory loss and cognitive delays. Continued crack addiction can also result in kidney failure, dangerously high fevers, heart abnormalities such as rapid or abnormal heartbeat, hypertension and convulsions. Users can also experience potentially fatal consequences as a result of crack cocaine addiction, including respiratory failure, collapsed lungs, life-threatening allergic reactions, cardiac arrest and complete heart failure. Psychological effects of crack cocaine addiction include intense paranoia, cocaine psychosis, severe depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety disorders, and hypersomnia (extended and excessive sleep).
At Passages Addiction Cure Center, we've achieved the highest success rate in treatment for crack cocaine addiction. While we gather many of the world's top experts at our Malibu, California, treatment facility, the backbone of our groundbreaking program is customized treatment with a surprisingly simple philosophy. Each client receives full diagnostic testing upon arrival including blood chemistry analysis, aimed at spotlighting any nutritional deficiencies, chemical imbalances or other coexisting issues that may contribute to addiction. We then provide on-site detoxification services to crack cocaine dependent individuals, treating withdrawal symptoms with medical care and natural detox methods. Once the body has successfully detoxified from crack cocaine use, clients begin intensive therapies with a host of addiction experts. A dedicated treatment team of 10 specialists from a host of disciplines meets with each client, and gathers weekly to review each individual case and make adjustments in treatment plan according to each client's progress. We offer each client personalized attention from qualified therapy specialists--with over 65 personal therapy sessions a month. At Passages, each treatment team includes physical, mental health, addiction, spiritual and life coaching experts who partner with clients to uncover and resolve the underlying causes of addiction. At Passages, our holistic Crack Cocaine Treatment Program includes: One-on-one Therapy Sessions The Passages staff seeks to treat each client with dignity, respect, compassion and heartfelt care. We offer a breathtaking property set above the Pacific Ocean, presenting over 16,500 square feet of world-class facilities, replete with a gourmet meals, a gymnasium, tennis courts, and all the comforts of home. |
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ONE-TO-ONE TREATMENT FOR A HOLISTIC CRACK COCAINE CURE
Our experience has shown us that generalized, group treatment simply isn't targeted or intensive enough to cure crack cocaine addiction. At Passages, we employ over 100 staff members, giving each client a three-to-one staff-to-patient ratio--the highest level of attention you’ll find at any drug addiction rehab center across the globe. We dedicate at least 60 private, one-on-one sessions with ten different therapists for each guest’s customized crack cocaine addiction treatment course. This dedication to intensive, comprehensive and tailored treatment is the reason that Passages Addiction Cure Center has an unrivaled record in curing crack cocaine dependency and other addictions, once and for all.
At Passages, our crack cocaine rehab treatment program has an entirely individualized focus. Our clients do not need to apply vague therapy sessions to their own lives, or seek to fit their personal belief system into a given mold. We dedicate our professional time and energy to getting to know each individual--including clients' medical histories, physiological issues, spiritual beliefs, past traumas, work pressures and relationship dynamics. We recognize the value of each individual we treat for crack cocaine addiction--and we seek to leverage that individuality towards a cure in our drug and alcohol rehab programs. Our treatment philosophy at Passages evolves with each patient, rooted in holistic principles of medicine, wellness and psychotherapy to create a customized cure for each individual.
For those seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics of crack cocaine addiction and drug or alcohol dependency, we invite you to read Passages Addiction Cure Center Co-founder Chris Prentiss’s groundbreaking book, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure. Chris shares the unparalleled approach Passages takes to addiction treatment, and offers current research, expert interviews, and client case studies along with the personal story of how addiction touched the lives of those in his family.
For further background on our addiction treatment approach, please review the personal statement of Pax Prentiss, our co-founder. We also invite you to read through client testimonials from those who have finally found lasting sobriety through the Passages Addiction Cure Center approach.
At Passages, we know that crack cocaine addiction is not a hopeless or incurable condition that renders you helpless for a lifetime. You can reach out and take the first step towards ending your drug addiction once and for all, and finding your own personalized cure today. We invite you to call us now, toll free at (888) 777-8525 to speak with a professional intake counselor and arrange an appointment for drug detox. Our nurses and staff are on hand to assist you, any time of day or night, 24 hours a day with any questions or special needs you might encounter.
Remember, at Passages, we believe in a cure, and we believe in you.
