Hallucinogens Addiction Treatment
Hallucinogens are a diverse group of drugs, but all have one thing in common, their effects are the ability to alter a person’s awareness of their surroundings and their control over thoughts and feelings.
While there are many variations of hallucinogens, the most common categories are:
- Classic hallucinogens (such as LSD)
- Dissociative drugs (such as PCP)
- Deliriants
Many hallucinogens have been extracted from plants or mushrooms throughout the years. Historically, people and cultures that discovered these properties in plants used hallucinogens for religious or healing rituals.
Today hallucinogens can still be found in their natural form. Still, due to increased demand, the synthetic (human-made) market has expanded with the intent to mimic the effects of profit from the demand for the experiences hallucinogenics provide when ingested.
In modern society, people report using these drugs for social or recreational purposes, including to have fun, deal with stress, have spiritual experiences, or as a form of escapism.
At The Cedars, we understand every journey is unique, and our team of counsellors work with patients struggling with addiction to hallucinogens and who require help to master their cravings or urges.
Seek out help for Hallucinogens
Psychedelic drugs allow the brain to process everything in an individual’s environment rather than filtering it out. With this unfiltered experience, the brain is extra sensitive, making it harder for participants to remain grounded in reality.
Common classic hallucinogens include the following:
- LSD (D-lysergic acid diethylamide)
- Psilocybin (4-phosphoryloxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine)
- Peyote (mescaline)
- DMT (N,N-dimethyltryptamine)
- 251-NBOMe
Examples of dissociative drugs include the following:
- PCP (Phencyclidine)
- Ketamine
- Dextromethorphan (DXM)
- Salvia (Salvia divinorum)
Side effects of hallucinogenics
Hallucinogens are mind-altering substances that can cause lasting changes to the way the brain interacts in the future. Exposure to these substances can cause many side effects that are especially disturbing for those abusing hallucinogenics.
Known side effects from regular use of hallucinogens are:
- Disorientation
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Memory loss
- Constant anxiety
- Paranoia
- Nausea and vomiting
As you can tell from the descriptions and your possible experience with these substances, or a loved one who uses them, recovery is not a simple process to approach. The different types of hallucinogens each have their own various effects and can affect the recovery process. If one does not seek professional help despite the claims they can stop, substance users, with time, can still lead to potentially serious legal and personal consequences.
We specialise in treating various addictions, especially addiction to hallucinogens and other illegal drugs and prescription medication. To help you fully recover, we will first carefully assess your condition before providing an individualised course of treatment in our comfortable facilities that offer a tranquil place for you to work through our program.
Treating your hallucinogenics addiction
Your addiction treatment can include medical supervision that’s designed to minimise your withdrawal symptoms and make the process as painless as possible.
Along with a comprehensive rehabilitation programme that will care for your overall mental health and identify the root cause of your addiction, tackle it and work towards a life of sobriety and self-control.
During rehabilitation, you will also be provided with various tools to help you achieve long-term sobriety so that once you’re back home, you have the mental clarity and recovery information to avoid relapsing.
Post-treatment for hallucinogen addiction
Once you are discharged from our facility, if you wish, you can continue treatment. We are open to providing additional post-treatment support. Studies have shown that recovering addicts who take advantage of aftercare stand a better chance of avoiding a relapse.
Don’t let your addiction to hallucinogens rule your life. Take control today by getting in touch with us for professional help.
The pros and cons of hallucinogenics rehab
The advantages of seeking addiction treatment in a private rehab like ours are numerous. We are equipped with some of the top addiction counsellors in South Africa, with years of experience in helping those battling with hallucinogenic addiction to achieve a full recovery in a safe environment.
Other benefits of getting your addiction treated in our facility include the following:
- Quick admission
- Medical supervision
- Personalised treatment
- Private care
- 24-hour supervision
- Safe and peaceful environments
- High-quality facilities
- Aftercare services
These benefits, along with tailored solutions for your specific case, are available to anyone seeking out private rehab treatment with The Cedars in South Africa.
Reach out to us today and start your journey towards recovery.
chemical addictions
- CAT
- Cocaine
- Crystal Meth
- Hallucinogens
- Heroine
- Inhalants
- Ketamine
- Marijuana
- MDMA/Ecstasy
- Prescription Medication
- Prescription Opioids
- Prescription Stimulants
- Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Synthetic Cathinones
behavioural addictions
- Eating Disorders
- Exercise Addiction
- Gambling Disorder
- Gaming Addiction
- Pornography Addiction
- Sex Addiction
- Shopping Addiction
- Social Media Addiction
treatment phases & length
Primary Phase
inclusions
- Medication assisted stabilization and withdrawal management
- Daily group-based therapy including interactive, discussion
and focus groups - Regular individual therapy sessions with a counsellor
- Introduction to 12-Step program and written Step work
- Counselling sessions and assessments with a psychologist
- Educational workshops about addiction related topics
- Family therapy sessions (arranged by Zoom if necessary)
- 12-Step Meetings
- Community outings involving fun sober recreational activities
- Healthy meals prepared by our in-house chef, regular aerobic exercise and yoga classes offered by a personal trainer, excursions
Secondary Phase
inclusions
- Daily group-based therapy including interactive, discussion and focus groups
- Regular individual therapy sessions with a counsellor
- Counselling sessions and assessments with a psychologist
- Educational workshops about addiction related topics
- Family therapy sessions (arranged by Zoom if necessary)
- 12-Step Meetings
- Community outings involving fun, sober recreational activities
Tertiary Phase
inclusions
- Accommodation and meals
- Weekly check-in groups
- Check-in sessions with their counsellor, by appointment
- Weekly 12 Step meetings
post treatment support
If you require post-treatment counselling, please click here