Cocaine Addiction Treatment in Orlando, FL

Quick answer: Orlando Recovery Center offers cocaine addiction treatment in Orlando, including medical detox, residential (inpatient) rehab and a partial hospitalization program (PHP), with care for co-occurring mental health conditions. When you’re ready to step down, intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) continues at our sister facility, Orlando Outpatient Center in Maitland.

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At a glance

• Care on our Orlando campus: medical detox, residential rehab and PHP, plus mental health residential and PHP
• Typical length of stay: detox about 6–9 days; residential 14–21 days; PHP 14–21 days (based on clinical need and insurance)
• After PHP: IOP at Orlando Outpatient Center in Maitland
• Where: 6000 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809
• Who we treat: adults 18 and older

What is cocaine, and why is it so addictive?

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant made from the leaves of the coca plant. It’s a Schedule II drug, which means it has a high potential for misuse, although doctors still use it in limited ways as a local anesthetic.

Powder cocaine is usually snorted or injected. Crack is a form of cocaine that is smoked.

Cocaine floods the brain with dopamine, a chemical tied to pleasure and reward. With repeated use, the brain adapts: everyday rewards feel flat, stress is harder to handle and the pull to use grows stronger. Learn more about why cocaine is so addictive.

Anyone can develop a cocaine addiction. Genetics, brain chemistry, trauma, mental health, your environment and the people around you all play a part.

What are the signs of cocaine addiction?

A cocaine high is short. Snorted cocaine usually lasts up to about 30 minutes, and smoked or injected cocaine about 5–10 minutes, so many people use again and again in a binge.

While someone is high, you may notice:

• euphoria, fast talking and high energy
• overconfidence or erratic behavior
• restlessness, anxiety or irritability
• dilated pupils
• little interest in food or sleep

Signs that use has become an addiction:

• using more, or more often, than planned
• strong cravings, and trying to cut back without success
• spending a lot of time and money getting, using and recovering from cocaine
• falling behind at work, school or home
• pulling away from family, friends or activities
• continuing to use despite health, money or legal problems
• needing more to get the same effect (tolerance)
• a “crash” of exhaustion and low mood after using

Other clues include frequent nosebleeds or a runny nose from snorting, weight loss, sleep problems, mood swings, secrecy and paraphernalia such as small plastic bags, rolled-up bills, razor blades or glass pipes. For a closer look, see recognizing the signs of cocaine addiction.

Health risks of long-term cocaine use

Repeated cocaine use strains the heart and brain. Possible complications include:

• chest pain, abnormal heart rhythms and heart attack
• stroke and seizures
• paranoia, panic attacks and psychosis
• mood swings, irritability and depression
• headaches, nausea and stomach pain
• poor nutrition and weight loss
• damage to the nose and sinuses from snorting

Mixing cocaine with other substances raises the danger. Cocaine and alcohol together form a compound called cocaethylene, which is harder on the heart and liver. Read more about mixing cocaine and alcohol and mixing cocaine with Xanax.

Cocaine overdose: know the warning signs

A cocaine overdose can happen at any time, even the first time someone uses. Many cocaine overdose deaths also involve other drugs, especially fentanyl.

Call 911 right away if someone has:

• chest pain or a racing, irregular heartbeat
• a very high body temperature or heavy sweating
• a seizure
• trouble breathing
• extreme agitation, confusion or paranoia
• loss of consciousness

Some cocaine is contaminated with fentanyl. If someone is very drowsy, breathing slowly or can’t be woken up, give naloxone (Narcan) if you have it, and call 911.

What does cocaine withdrawal feel like?

When someone who uses cocaine heavily stops, they often “crash” within hours. Cocaine withdrawal is mostly psychological, but it can be intense.

Common symptoms include:

• exhaustion and sleeping much more than usual, or trouble sleeping
• depression, anxiety and irritability
• increased appetite
• strong cravings
• trouble concentrating and slowed thinking
• vivid, unpleasant dreams
• restlessness

How long does cocaine withdrawal last?

The crash usually starts within hours of the last use and can last a few days. Low mood, tiredness and cravings often continue for 1–2 weeks or longer. Cravings can return for months, especially during stress or around old triggers.

See our cocaine withdrawal timeline for more detail.

Do you need medical detox for cocaine?

Cocaine withdrawal is not usually life-threatening on its own. But it can bring on severe depression and thoughts of suicide, and cravings are strongest in the first days, when relapse is most likely. Medical care matters even more if you’ve also been using alcohol, benzodiazepines or opioids, because withdrawal from those can be dangerous.

In medical detox at Orlando Recovery Center, doctors and nurses monitor you around the clock. Medications to manage withdrawal symptoms are used when medically appropriate. Most patients complete detox in about 6–9 days, based on clinical need and insurance.

Cocaine addiction treatment at Orlando Recovery Center

Detox is only the first step. Lasting recovery comes from the treatment that follows, where you learn what drives your use, how to handle cravings and triggers and how to rebuild daily life. No medication is FDA-approved to treat cocaine addiction, so treatment centers on therapy and support.

Residential (inpatient) rehab

In residential rehab, you live on our Orlando campus with 24-hour support. Your days include individual therapy, group therapy and relapse-prevention work. A typical stay is 14–21 days, based on clinical need and insurance.

Partial hospitalization program (PHP)

Our partial hospitalization program gives you full days of structured treatment without 24-hour care. Many people step down to PHP after residential rehab, and some start here. Substance use PHP typically lasts 14–21 days.

Care for co-occurring mental health conditions

Cocaine addiction often goes hand in hand with depression, anxiety, trauma or other mental health conditions. We treat co-occurring disorders together with addiction, and we also offer mental health residential care and mental health PHP.

After PHP: IOP at Orlando Outpatient Center

Orlando Recovery Center doesn’t offer outpatient care. When you’re ready to step down, intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) continues at our sister facility, Orlando Outpatient Center in Maitland, so you can keep going with treatment as you return to work and home. Your team also helps with aftercare planning before you leave.

What to expect when you reach out

1. Call us. An admissions coordinator asks about your cocaine use, your health and your goals. The call is confidential.
2. Check your insurance. We verify your benefits and explain what your plan may cover before you arrive.
3. Get assessed. When you arrive, our medical team reviews your physical and mental health and any other substances you use.
4. Start at the right level of care. That may be medical detox, residential rehab or PHP.
5. Plan your next steps. As you progress, your team plans your step-down, including IOP at Orlando Outpatient Center and aftercare.

Learn more about what to expect at admission.

Does insurance cover cocaine rehab?

Many health plans cover medically necessary addiction treatment, including detox, residential care and PHP. Orlando Recovery Center is in network for substance use treatment with plans including:

• Aetna
• Florida Blue (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Cigna
• Humana
• UnitedHealthcare / Optum
• Oscar
• Magellan
• Multiplan and First Health
• VA Community Care Network (VA CCN)

Coverage depends on your plan, so verify your insurance or call us to check your benefits. If you don’t have insurance, call to discuss your options. You can also read about how much cocaine rehab costs.

Cocaine addiction treatment FAQ

How long is rehab for cocaine addiction?

It depends on your needs. At Orlando Recovery Center, detox typically lasts about 6–9 days, residential rehab 14–21 days and PHP 14–21 days, based on clinical need and insurance. Many people then continue with IOP at Orlando Outpatient Center.

Is there a medication for cocaine addiction?

Not yet. No medication is FDA-approved to treat cocaine addiction, so treatment relies on therapy and support. During detox, your medical team may use medications to manage withdrawal symptoms when medically appropriate.

Can I detox from cocaine at home?

It’s safer not to. Depression, suicidal thoughts and intense cravings are common during cocaine withdrawal, and using again during withdrawal carries overdose risk, especially if the supply contains fentanyl. If you also use alcohol, benzodiazepines or opioids, withdrawal can be dangerous without medical care.

Do you treat crack cocaine addiction?

Yes. Crack is a smokable form of cocaine, and it’s treated through the same programs: medical detox, residential rehab and PHP. Learn more about crack withdrawal and detox.

Do you offer outpatient treatment for cocaine addiction?

Orlando Recovery Center doesn’t offer outpatient care. Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) is available at our sister facility, Orlando Outpatient Center in Maitland, often as a step down after PHP.

You don’t have to quit cocaine alone. Call (407) 680-1226 to talk with our admissions team, available 24/7.