Prescott, AZ – In Wolf Creek Recovery’s latest blog post, they discuss the in-depth relationship between cocaine and depression. Cocaine is a stimulant-type substance that causes the body to speed up, specifically the heart, lungs, and mind. This substance also leads to increased energy, elevated mood, insomnia, and more. Depression has the opposite influence on the body, resulting in low energy, low self-worth, and low motivation. This might make someone wonder about the interactions they would have together.
“The biggest thing that cocaine does is that it interrupts the normal operation of your dopamine system. Dopamine is a natural chemical that the brain produces that causes us to feel pleasure. It’s known as the ‘reward chemical’ because it’s produced when we do positive things like eating or having sex. When cocaine is present, it overproduces dopamine and blocks it from recycling back into your body as it normally would,” the blog post states.
The blog post continues by explaining how when someone’s body is accustomed to heightened levels of dopamine caused by regular cocaine use, it dramatically impacts a person’s mood. While the higher levels result in more excitement and energy, not having the substance might result in the development of or worsening depression symptoms. This is because when a person naturally returns to normal dopamine levels, they might feel like they lack the chemical. The development of depression might also result from circumstances beyond cocaine itself. It might also come from a lack of self-care, high stress, damaged relationships, financial concerns, or more.
The mind is very adaptive, the blog post explains further. When something regularly alters the brain’s normal function, the brain might begin to relax and let the substance do its job for it. When that substance, in this case cocaine, is removed, the brain has to try and remember how to function on its own again. This leads to side effects known as withdrawal. For cocaine specifically, withdrawal symptoms might include increased depression, restlessness, fatigue, changes in appetite, slowed thinking, and changes in sleep patterns.
“Both cocaine and depression can have an impact on your life. At times, it can seem like there’s no way out, but we promise there is. There are cocaine addiction rehab programs available right here in Arizona that are dedicated to meeting you where you are and helping you find healing,” the blog post continues.
Wolf Creek Recovery is dedicated to meeting its clients where they are in their recovery journey here in Prescott. They can treat dual-diagnosis conditions, which means they can help someone who has both a cocaine use disorder and depression. Their extended care program is designed to allow clients needing more time than the traditional timelines to develop their coping mechanisms further and return to prevention methods before they fully transition into their everyday lives. Their adventure and outdoor therapy provide opportunities for clients to participate in many engaging outdoor activities, from team sports to paddleboarding and more. This shows clients how they can have fun without substances in their lives. Also, many of their staff members are in recovery, allowing them to relate to their clients and provide compassionate support and guidance. This supports the holistic values they incorporate into their treatment programs, including honesty, integrity, respect, compassion, commitment, and courage.
To learn more about their programs, call 1-833-732-8202 or visit their website. “Build a life you love today.”
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For more information about Wolf Creek Recovery, contact the company here:
Wolf Creek Recovery
Jonathon Ciampa
(833) 732-8202
jciampa@wolfcreekrecovery.com
600 E Gurley St # C Prescott AZ 86301
