Month: February 2021

Proper medical care for a cocaine detox is critical, as withdrawal symptoms can be very intense. Cocaine withdrawal symptoms often occur just hours after the last dose and can even happen with the drug still in the body’s system. Cocaine withdrawal symptoms may include: 

Agitation
Restless behavior
Depression
Fatigue
Increased appetite
Trouble sleeping
Slowed thinking

Addiction is a diagnosable medical condition. However, the stigma associated with addiction can lead to insurance coverage issues for medical care and rehabilitation. Some health plans have financial incentives to deny treatment, and they may word health policies to misrepresent what is covered under the insurance plan.1 This runaround leads to people jumping through hoops to try to get coverage, which can be very difficult for someone who is already dealing with addiction. It’s common to face rejected claims, delays, or only being offered treatment far from home in this situation. Lack of insurance coverage is a common reason people won’t seek treatment, simply because their insurance plan doesn’t provide them with the means to afford care.