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Cocaine addiction treatment with TMS

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an innovative approach to treating addiction.

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Smart TMS cocaine addiction treatment and therapy is an innovative approach that utilises Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive technique targeting specific brain circuits associated with the condition.

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TMS can help to stop the unbearable cocaine cravings, helping you get your life back.

We are now offering TMS treatment for cocaine addiction to patients from the age of 16.

About cocaine addiction

Cocaine, in all its forms, poses significant risks as a dangerous and illegal substance. Its intense highs are highly addictive, leading to a range of challenges—not only affecting mental health but also impacting family dynamics, relationships, and professional life.

Cocaine's addictive nature can swiftly transform occasional use into a dependency. The body begins to crave the brief yet powerful high it provides, necessitating increasing amounts to achieve the same effect.

Cocaine, like all substances, impacts individuals in unique ways. For some, it may temporarily boost confidence, leading to more animated behavior and rapid speech. Others might experience increased anger, agitation, and feelings of grandiosity. While the initial high can create a sense of euphoria and invincibility, the subsequent comedown often leaves individuals feeling depleted, exhausted, paranoid, and anxious, particularly with frequent use.

You may notice a change in your loved ones moods and wonder why they’re acting differently. You might even notice the signs of addiction in yourself but feel as though you could stop at any time, if you really wanted to. This isn’t always the case.

Signs of cocaine addiction may include:

Finding that you need more and more of the drug to feel the same high you first experienced
Agitation or restlessness when not using the drug
Thinking a lot about the drug when you should be concentrating on something else
Putting cocaine before friends, family and work commitments
Finding it tough to quit, even though you are aware of its harmful effects

Addiction is complex disease of the body as well as the brain and withdrawals can be intense, although not life threatening. The difficult withdrawal is usually the reason for most patients to relapse after a short time. The relapse for cocaine addiction are around 75%.

While it may seem like you're facing your addiction alone, Smart TMS is here to provide the compassionate support and innovative solutions you need to overcome this challenge.

Cocaine addiction treatment

There has been no FDA (Food and Drug Administration in the USA) nor NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the UK) approval for treatment of cocaine addiction. A number of medications have been trialed but none have been established as effective and have their own side effects.

Psychological therapies, like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and contingency management (rewarding patients who remain substance free), can be used in combination. They are likely to be needed for a minimum of 6 months to make any impact, however.

Breaking the habit is tough and it’s likely that this is the reason that many methods of giving up cocaine, from psychotherapy to rehab, prove unsuccessful.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), however, showing promise as a treatment for cocaine addiction.

How does TMS help with cocaine addiction?

TMS helps reduce the craving for cocaine, with the majority of patients scoring their craving as 0/10 by the end of their treatment course.

TMS treatment for cocaine addiction is prescribed as one course of treatment, containing 15 sessions, which target the area of the brain that causes the urges associated with addiction. These sessions must be booked once per day (Monday to Friday) for three weeks.

TMS for addiction

TMS evidence

Research has shown Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to be a safe and effective way to tackle cocaine addiction.

With no anaesthetic, no medication, no need for hospitalisation and no recovery time, this non-invasive treatment uses a repetitive magnetic pulse to stimulate the parts of the brain that cause cocaine cravings and dependence.

We use the same treatment programmes as psychiatrist and toxicologist Dr Luigi Gallimberti, as seen in the National Geographic and keep up to date with all new research.

Costs

Addiction treatment prices

TMS treatment for addiction is delivered in a course of 15 sessions.

Additional treatment can be booked as per the advice of your clinician.

	London	Other locations
Initial course (15 sessions)	£4,500	£4,125
Second course (15 sessions)	£4,500	£4,125

What our patients say...

"I filled in a form at the clinic and under the cocaine craving score I circled the number one. In actual fact, on reflection, I think I should have marked zero. As I still thought about it, I felt I should mark one but in reality thinking and craving are two separate things. The craving was zero! And this has continued to be the case throughout the rest of the treatment. "

John - 54,Manchester

"TMS will be a game changer. Whatever it is the reason you have been recommended TMS treatment, it's worth it from depression to trauma to some sort of addiction, empirically I can state that the benefit will be felt soon. I really strongly recommend. "

Lenny - 56,London

"I cannot express how wonderful this feels. No cravings, no depression, nothing but positivity and a renewed zest for life."

Freddie - 33,Northampton

Continuous care

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Dr Neal and his team understand the need to help out patients stay well beyond the end of their TMS treatment. Using research and our own experience, we have designed aftercare packages to provide ongoing care with a planned programme of regular top-up treatments.

Have you had TMS treatment for depression at another clinic? Smart TMS can offer you maintenance therapy, too.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for cocaine addiction FAQs

How does TMS treat cocaine addiction?

TMS works by reducing the craving for cocaine. As a large majority of addicts relapse as a result of the unbearable cravings they experience when going cold turkey, rTMS can enable addicts to go into complete remission.
What results can be expected for treating addictions with TMS?

According to our most recent audit 83% patients saw their cravings drop by at least 35%. 39% cocaine addiction patients treated at Smart TMS will see an 80% reduction in their cocaine cravings.
Is Continuous Care available for cocaine addiction treatment?

Yes, Continuous Care is particularly successful at supporting patients in staying in remission from their cravings. Please follow the link for further details: Continuous Care
What is the cost of TMS treatment for addictions?

The cost of treatment will depend on the addiction being treated as this determines how many sessions are required. For more information on pricing, please see: TMS Treatment Pricing

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Cocaine addiction treatment with TMS

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About cocaine addiction

Cocaine addiction treatment

How does TMS help with cocaine addiction?

TMS for addiction

Costs

Addiction treatment prices

"TMS will be a game changer. Whatever it is the reason you have been recommended TMS treatment, it's worth it from depression to trauma to some sort of addiction, empirically I can state that the benefit will be felt soon. I really strongly recommend. "

"I cannot express how wonderful this feels. No cravings, no depression, nothing but positivity and a renewed zest for life."

Continuous care

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for cocaine addiction FAQs

How does TMS treat cocaine addiction?

What results can be expected for treating addictions with TMS?

Is Continuous Care available for cocaine addiction treatment?

What is the cost of TMS treatment for addictions?

Contact our team about TMS treatment

Make an informed choice about TMS treatment with our free TMS Info Guide

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