Compassionate, Comprehensive Care for Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine addiction, like other stimulant addictions, can take control of someone’entire life. Cocaine use also causes significant health problems, especially cardiac issues and increased risk of physical injury. According to the New York Times, cocaine is the fastest-growing drug globally. The United States is seeing an increase in cocaine use and in overdoses, especially because cocaine can sometimes be adulterated with the powerful opioid, fentanyl. While cocaine use disorder takes hold of an affected person’s entire life, comprehensive addiction treatment can effectively help people establish lasting recovery.
The Foundry Steamboat residential treatment center provides compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with cocaine and stimulant use disorders.
Our experienced clinical team addresses the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of addiction through a personalized, whole-person approach. We are also adept at identifying and treating undiagnosed trauma, which can cause or exacerbate cocaine use and addiction.
Foundry Steamboat has over a decade of experience helping men from around Colorado and the country. We recognize and respect the strength required to seek treatment and provide the individualized treatment needed to get a strong foothold in recovery. Foundry Steamboat is a residential treatment environment that emphasizes safety, therapeutic alliance, and quality care.
Understanding Cocaine Use Disorder
Cocaine Use Disorder (cocaine addiction) is a chronic condition where people continue using cocaine compulsively despite experiencing negative consequences. Cocaine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant, flooding the brain with dopamine, which causes users to feel pleasure and motivation. Using cocaine for a long time can disrupt the brain’s natural reward system, making people reliant on cocaine to feel elation and creating intense cravings and dependence.
Cocaine can be snorted, injected, or smoked (as crack cocaine), and each method carries its own physical health risks. Cocaine’s brief euphoria is often followed by anxiety, irritability, and overwhelming cravings for more. Long-term cocaine users develop a tolerance where more and more cocaine is needed over time to achieve the same effects as earlier uses. Users can also experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping cocaine use.
Sometimes, cocaine is linked to one’s lifestyle and social environment. Because cocaine is a stimulant and has been somewhat romanticized by portrayals in popular culture, people can come to believe that cocaine is a means of gaining more energy to accomplish their goals or overcoming social anxiety. Cocaine can be normalized in some family systems or social groups, which can reduce perceptions of harm and make it harder to get help.
At Foundry Steamboat, we focus on breaking cycles of addiction by addressing the physical health aspects of addiction as well as the thought patterns and behaviors that perpetuate addiction. Taking a comprehensive approach is vital to treating cocaine addiction.
Recognizing the Signs of Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine addiction impacts every aspect of life. Sometimes, physical symptoms can be difficult tospot for the untrained, especially if people using cocaine are able to function in their daily lives. There are physical, psychological, and behavioral signs that can help identify cocaine use disorder.
Physical Symptoms
- Dilated pupils and frequent nosebleeds
- Rapid heartbeat and elevated body temperature
- Sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, reduced interest in eating
- Muscle twitches or tremors
- Periods of extreme fatigue or “crashes,” which can occur after using cocaine
Behavioral and Emotional Changes
- Intense bursts of energy or talkativeness followed by exhaustion
- Restlessness, paranoia, or anxiety
- Financial problems stemming from buying cocaine, which is one of the most expensive illicit drugs
- Neglecting work, relationships, or self-care
- Secretive or risky behavior
Our residential treatment professionals can expertly diagnose and treat cocaine addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. If you believe you or a loved one is experiencing cocaine addiction, please reach out, as we may be able to help.
The Dangers of Untreated Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine use puts significant stress on body and mind. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are at especially high risk from cocaine use. Long-term cocaine use can lead to severe physical health problems and increase the risk of death by heart attack and stroke. Cocaine can also cause serious mental health disorders, which can lead people to become intensely anxious, agitated, and detached from reality.
Physical complications include:
- Heart attack or stroke
- Respiratory distress, breathing problems
- Seizures and brain damage
- Malnutrition and weakened immune function
Psychological impacts include:
- Anxiety, panic attacks, and paranoia
- Hallucinations or psychotic episodes
- Chronic depression and suicidal ideation
- Isolation, alienation, and loss of relationships
People who use cocaine for a prolonged period can lose interest in daily life or find normal activities less joyful or fulfilling. They can develop a flat affect and feel hopeless because they are unable to experience joy naturally. Effective treatment addresses both the physical problems and the ability to find joy and happiness without the use of substances.
Our Comprehensive Approach to Cocaine Addiction Treatment
Like overcoming any addiction, recovering from cocaine use disorder requires significantly more than stopping its use. People affected by cocaine addiction need help understanding the underlying issues that lead to substance use and learning the skills of managing a healthy and fulfilling life without cocaine. The Foundry Steamboat residential treatment program provides comprehensive programming addressing physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being.
1. Medical Detox & Stabilization
Cocaine withdrawal mainly affects mood and energy levels rather than causing life-threatening physical symptoms. Medically supervised detoxification may not be needed for all people experiencing cocaine use disorder. However, some people may need supervised detox or may have co-occurring substance use or medical conditions that require detoxification or other medical care before beginning treatment. Foudnry Steamboat clients may be referred to a high-quality detoxification program before being allowed to begin residential treatment. We can assess clients to determine if detox is needed prior to admission.
2. Residential Treatment
Once stable, clients in our residential program receive a personalized treatment plan that includes individual therapy, group therapy, psychoeducation, psychiatric assessment, family programming, life skills training, recreation, and wellness services. Our gender-specific program helps men feel safe, comfortable, and supported during treatment.
3. Dual Diagnosis Treatment
It is estimated that almost half of people with a substance use disorder have co-occurring mental health disorders. In our experience, the majority of clients we treat need help with substance use and mental health disorders. Living with active addiction can be a source of pain, alienation, stress, and loss, which can all perpetuate severe anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. We understand the relationship between mental health and substance use, and believe that lasting recovery requires addressing underlying mental health disorders. Our skilled clinicians help clients manage symptoms and learn skills to re-establish improved mental health and well-being in recovery.
4. Evidence-Based Therapies
Our skilled team is trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, and we are especially adept at treating trauma and teaching clients to naturally regulate their emotional response to stress.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): helps identify and change destructive thought patterns.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI): fosters commitment to change and intrinsic motivation.
- Contingency Management: provides structured reinforcement for positive behaviors.
- Trauma Therapies (EMDR, Somatic Experiencing): resolve traumatic experiences to allow authentic emotional connection and reduce distress.
5. Holistic and Experiential Care & Wellness
Restoring balance to mind, body, and spirit supports sustainable recovery. Our holistic therapies, like trauma-informed yoga and movement, mindfulness, fitness training, horticulture, and nutritional counseling, promote whole-person health, resilience, and the tools to support a recovery-supportive lifestyle.
Each client works closely with licensed clinicians and team members to develop the ability to manage cravings, rebuild physical and mental well-being, and prevent relapse.
Why Clients Trust Our Cocaine Recovery Program
Foundry Steamboat is known and trusted for “doing the work” through an intensive level of integrated therapies. We are also a leading resource for men with a trauma history. Our Trauma-Integrated Care model and milieu are specially designed to help men feel safe and supported during treatment and to resolve trauma for improved well-being and ability to maintain recovery.
We provide:
- A trauma-informed environment where adult men feel safe and supported
- Round-the-clock supervision and support
- Licensed addiction and mental health specialists
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Safe and comfortable residential accommodations
- Specialized family programming
- Comprehensive continuing care and alumni programming
We are committed to providing a highly effective treatment program that equips men with the care, alliance, and skills to achieve lasting recovery. Foundry Steamboat is a small milieu that pays close attention to each client and offers the types and amounts of care that improve individual outcomes.
The Recovery Process: What to Expect
The basic stages of helping men recover from cocaine addiction include:
1. Detox and Stabilization
Safely stopping use and preparing clients to engage in intensive residential programming.
2. Treatment and Healing
Intensive therapy and skills development in a therapeutic community.
3. Continuing Care & Transition Planning
Connecting clients to specific accessible resources to support health and recovery, as well as our strong alumni community.
Dual Diagnosis & Co-Occurring Conditions
Cocaine use often masks deeper emotional or psychological distress. Many clients turn to stimulants to cope with anxiety, trauma, or mood disorders. Without addressing these root causes, recovery can remain fragile.
Our dual-diagnosis approach integrates psychiatric care and therapy, providing tools to manage emotions and restore mental health. By healing both the addiction and the mind, we help clients sustain recovery with greater confidence and stability.
Life After Cocaine Rehab
Our residential treatment program provides a solid foundation for recovery. But because early recovery is an especially challenging time for most people, we offer continuing care recommendations designed to help people access the right resources to help them remain in recovery and stay mentally and physically healthy.
- We connect clients to:
- Ongoing life skills, career, and legal support resources
- Outpatient and virtual treatment services
- Support groups
- Alumni programs and peer support services
Insurance and Admissions
We want to make it as easy as possible for people in need to get help as soon as they are ready. Therefore, we make it as easy as possible to get information about our services and verify your insurance benefits. As an in-network provider with most insurance plans, Foundry Steamboat is a highly accessible resource for most men in Colorado and Wyoming.
- Contact Our Team: Call us for a confidential conversation.
- Assessment: Our compassionate, skilled clinicians evaluate your addiction history and medical needs.
- Insurance Verification: We confirm coverage with major providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Rocky Mountain Health, and all Colorado Medicaid plans.
From your first call to your first day of treatment, our admissions team walks with you every step of the way. Insurance verification is free and confidential. Oftentimes, insurance covers the full cost of our care, and clients using insurance have no or low out-of-pocket treatment costs.
Start Your Recovery from Alcohol Addiction Today
Please do not ignore or face alcohol addiction alone. Recovery is possible with the right treatment, environment, and a team with the skills, experience, and compassion to help you heal.
Our team is available 24/7 to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you take the first step toward lasting recovery.
Call now or complete our confidential form to begin your journey to a healthier, cocaine-free life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Effective alcohol treatment includes a combination of medical detox, evidence-based therapy, and ongoing support. Each plan is tailored to meet the individual’s clinical and emotional needs.
Program length varies, typically ranging from 30 to 90 days for residential care. Duration depends on the severity of the addiction and individual progress.
If you experience withdrawal symptoms when not drinking, medical detox is strongly recommended for safety and comfort before entering a treatment program.
Yes. With professional care, most individuals achieve lasting recovery. Treatment success improves when both mental health and substance use issues are addressed together.
Call us directly or fill out our confidential online form. Our team will verify your insurance, explain your options, and help you start the admissions process within hours.
