Last Updated:
November 25th, 2024
Hallucinogen Addiction Treatment
Hallucinogen addiction can turn your life upside down, but at Recovery Lighthouse, we are here to help you find your way back. Our hallucinogen addiction treatment programmes are all about healing from the inside out, addressing both the short-term challenges and the long-term changes that make hallucinogen recovery stick. Our three-stage approach covers everything, from detoxing your body to strengthening your mind with therapy to keeping you on track with aftercare. This isn’t just about breaking free from drug addiction – it is about rediscovering a life where you are in control and empowered for the future.
The importance of hallucinogen addiction treatment
Hallucinogen dependency can infiltrate every part of your life, damaging your physical and mental health, your relationships and even your sense of self. Not only is stopping hallucinogen use on your own very difficult but repairing all that damage alone can be an insurmountable challenge.
Hallucinogen addiction treatment at Recovery Lighthouse helps you break the cycle of hallucinogen abuse but, crucially, works with you to understand how you became trapped in that cycle in the first place. This understanding is so important because if you haven’t resolved the underlying issues, then hallucinogen relapse is likely when the same triggers appear.
Through a combination of detox therapy and ongoing support, we will work with you to address your past and build a more hopeful, sober future.
Do you need hallucinogen addiction treatment?
Are you questioning whether your hallucinogen use is becoming a major problem? It is not always easy to tell, but keep an eye out for these warning signs that may suggest that you need hallucinogen addiction treatment:
- You are fighting more with friends or family or feel distant from them due to your drug use
- Daily responsibilities are being neglected as hallucinogens take up more of your focus
- You are spending a lot of money on hallucinogens to the point where it’s causing financial problems
- You feel more anxious, depressed or low than before you started using hallucinogens
- Physical signs like high blood pressure or fatigue are starting to show up
- You are avoiding social situations that don’t involve drugs or only hanging out with other hallucinogen users
- You have taken risks or fallen into legal trouble because of your hallucinogen use
If these signs have set alarm bells ringing, let us walk you through our hallucinogen addiction treatment and explain how it can help:
Step one: Hallucinogen detox
Starting the treatment process with hallucinogen detox means giving your body and brain a much-needed break. Drug detox is the foundation of the hallucinogen recovery, clearing out the substances and stabilising your mental and physical health.
Hallucinogen withdrawal symptoms are an unpleasant side effect of detox, and they can vary depending on the type you have been taking. Some hallucinogens leave more of a psychological mark, while others affect your body, too. Either way, a medically guided hallucinogen detox helps reduce the risks and discomfort.
Some hallucinogen withdrawal symptoms you may experience include:
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Flashbacks
- Sleep problems
With the right support in place, you will have everything you need to manage these hallucinogen withdrawal symptoms and get through them safely.
What to expect from hallucinogen detox
As well as varying symptoms, the hallucinogen detox timeline can also be different for each person. Again, this can be affected by what kind of hallucinogens you have been using and your state of health. To help you get some idea of what to expect, here is a typical hallucinogen detox timeline:
First 24 – 48 hours
The first couple of days can be a bit bumpy, and you may feel edgy or anxious as your body starts clearing out the hallucinogens. There could be some flashbacks or weird visual effects lingering from your trips, and you may feel drained or unable to sleep.
Days 2 – 5
This is usually when hallucinogen withdrawal symptoms hit their peak. Emotionally, it can feel like a bit of a whirlwind with mood swings and anxiety; flashbacks may continue to pop up, and you may experience headaches and muscle aches.
Days 5 – 7
While you might still have the occasional flashback or emotional wobble, the worst should be behind you with sleep getting easier and your cravings becoming more manageable.
Week 2 and beyond
By now, most of the intense symptoms should be done, although you might still have the odd flashback or mood dip. You will now be set to move on to the next stage of our hallucinogen addiction treatment.
Step two: Hallucinogen rehab
Hallucinogen rehab is where you get the chance to work through all the emotional and mental knots that hallucinogens have tied up inside you. Whether it is stress, trauma or just life getting too overwhelming, drug rehab helps you face those feelings head-on with the guidance of our experienced recovery experts.
But hallucinogen rehab doesn’t just teach you how to manage cravings – it is about completely reshaping how you approach life. Hallucinogen rehab is where you learn how to deal with your triggers, learn to recognise the people and places that contribute to your drug use and start focusing on healthier ways to live.
Recovery Lighthouse provides inpatient hallucinogen rehab, so you will stay with us during treatment and have the perfect chance to focus on getting better. By the time you leave, you will be equipped to stay sober and live a fulfilling life.
What to expect from hallucinogen rehab
Every day in hallucinogen rehab is structured to keep you busy and leave no stone unturned on your recovery journey. Your schedule will include a range of treatment therapies to cover the physical, mental and emotional aspects of dependency. Some of the most significant include:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Dialectical behavioural therapy
- Group therapy
- One-to-one therapy
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Yoga therapy
- Sound therapy
- Art therapy
Each of these works to rebuild your foundation from the ground up, equipping you with skills and knowledge to take with you into the next stage…
Step 3: Avoid hallucinogen relapse after recovery
At Recovery Lighthouse, we understand that avoiding relapse after hallucinogen rehab requires a rock-solid plan for the transition. That is why we have developed a three-part approach to ensure you have the support and tools you need during this tricky time.
First, near the end of your time in rehab, we will help you make your own bespoke plan for relapse prevention. This means identifying your unique triggers, working out how to manage them, and developing healthy lifestyle changes.
When hallucinogen rehab is done, you will then begin our aftercare programme which consists of weekly group therapy sessions free of charge for a year. This will give you a consistent space to talk, reflect and stay accountable while transitioning back to your day-to-day life.
On top of that, our Alumni Network welcomes you for life. From fun events and message boards to endless resources, you will have everything you need to stay on track in the coming years. It is also a brilliant way to meet new people in recovery and keep each other inspired.
Start hallucinogen addiction treatment today
With Recovery Lighthouse’s hallucinogen addiction treatment plan, we can help you break the cycle and transform your life. Our dedicated team of experts has helped many people just like you overcome drug use and build happier, healthier futures. Reach out to us today to get started or find out more about how our hallucinogen addiction treatment can help you.