Unlike a number of other commonly abused substances, i.e. alcohol, benzo-diazapines, cocaine and methamphetamine are not drugs which pose any significant (physical) withdrawal risks. However, that being said, a medical screening would be recommended routinely for those seeking treatment for cocaine or methamphetamine addiction to rule out damaging effect those toxic substance could have on the body, risk of damage to the body increases according to the amount consumed. While cocaine or meth don't pose any major medical risks, one can expect there to be significant withdrawal effects nevertheless, which can be described as the experience of being 'burned out' or 'crashed out,' physically and emotionally, i.e. exhausted, drained, fatigued, depressed. A medical detox from these drugs will not be necessary. Those seeking treatment or rehab could go directly into treatment without having to detox.
Posted by Daniel Linder, MFT