How Can Severe Crack Cocaine Addiction Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 12 Jul 2023

Question: hi i have habit of doing drugs(crack) .5 gm once in a month and i want to quit it forever.
previously i suffered from bacterial meningitis 2 ye ago

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

I think it can be stopped with little motivation

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

From the available description, there is no evidence of dependence. Occasional use (once in a month) is considered as abuse and with strong motivation, you can get rid of it permanently.

I must inform you that for occasional users medications are not required and only motivation and talk therapy are enough.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

i tried but could not succeed.
have been trying from last 6 months.

now i think that i am stuck

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:

Follow up

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

In my opinion lack of motivation and strong will power is possible cause. For increasing these two important components take a diary and write down the reasons for which you want to discontinue crack.

This will help you to reason out and to keep your motivation at higher level.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar