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Cocaine Withdrawal
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Cocaine Withdrawal Prognosis (Expectations)
Cocaine addiction is difficult to treat and relapse is to be expected. The failure rate at remaining abstinent from cocaine is estimated to be as high as 80% on the first try. However, rates of achieving stabilization are as good as those for other chronic illnesses like diabetes and asthma.
Treatment should start with the least intensive option and move up if necesssary. Outpatient care is as effective as inpatient for most cocaine addicts, according to the research.
Presently there are no effective medications for reducing craving, though some are being tested. Some studies have reported that medications, such as amantadine and bromocriptine, may help to reduce patient's craving, to increase energy, and normalize sleep -- particularly amongst those with the most serious problems.
Further studies are being conducted. A vaccine to prevent cocaine from acting if taken is currently in phase II (efficacy) trials in humans.
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Review Date : 5/13/2002
Reviewed By : Yvette Cruz, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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