cocaine: Treatment

Treatment focuses on disruption of the addict's pattern of binges, followed by prevention of relapses. Counseling combined with treatments such as acupuncture and administration of antidepressants (e.g., desipramine) has met with some success. Treatment is often complicated by underlying social problems, mental illness, and the use of multiple drugs.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• History of Cocaine Use
• Production and Distribution
• Treatment
• Modes of Administration; “Crack” Cocaine
• Effects and Addictive Nature
• Bibliography

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