Hallucinogens & LSD Addiction and Rehabilitation

LSD

LSD is one of the most potent mind-altering chemicals known. It was discovered by Dr. Albert Hofmann in 1938. LSD is the generic name for the hallucinogen lysergic acid diethylamide-25.

It is a white, odorless powder usually taken orally, its effects are highly variable and begin within one hour and generally last 8-12 hours, gradually tapering off. It has been used experimentally in the treatment of alcoholics and psychiatric patients (where it showed some success).

Mind Altering Hallucinogen

LSD significantly –

• alters perception,
• changes mood,
• alters psychological processes, and
• can impair motor coordination and skills.

During the 1950s and early 1960s, LSD experimentation was legally conducted by psychiatrists and others in the health and mental health professions. Sometimes dramatic, unpleasant psychological reactions occur, including panic, great confusion, and anxiety. Strongly affected by SET and SETTING.

Classification: hallucinogens.

Slang names: acid, sugar, L.

The LSD Experience

The nature of LSD is not the same as many of the drugs of abuse. The experience is not necessarily always pleasant, though even if it is, users usually do not feel compelled to repeat the experience immediately.

When LSD use is part of generalized escapist behavior, occurring in combination with other drugs, this “poly drug abusing” lifestyle is what can cause harm. When LSD is used as an attempt to avoid life’s realities it is more often associated with the “bad trip” or the disruptive psychic experiences that feel harmful to the user.

PCP / Phencyclidine

PCP (phencyclidine) is classified as a hallucinogen and has many of the same effects as LSD, but can be much more dangerous.

In the 1950’s, PCP was investigated as an anesthetic, but due to its severe side effects, its development for human use was discontinued. PCP is known for inducing violent behavior as well as negative physical reactions such as seizures, coma, and death. There is no way to predict who will have a bad reaction to the drug. This may be due to the fact that PCP has so many faces–it acts as a hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant, and anesthetic—all at the same time.

It is illegally manufactured in labs and sold as tablets, capsules, or colored powder. It can be snorted, smoked, or eaten.

Street Names: Angel dust, ozone, wack, rocket fuel, and many others.

Effects:

Many PCP users are brought to emergency rooms because of overdose or because of the drug’s unpleasant psychological effects. In a hospital or detention setting, people high on PCP often become violent or suicidal.

PCP Affects Multiple Neurotransmitter Systems

PCP affects multiple neurotransmitter systems in the brain. For example, PCP inhibits the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin and also inhibits the action of glutamate by blocking NMDA receptors. Some types of opioid receptors in the brain are also affected by PCP. These complex effects on multiple chemical systems in the brain most likely underlie the behavioral effects of PCP.

Natural Treatment Program

Our natural detoxification program focus on:

• Finding the motivations that cause one to search to for alternate states of mind.
• Dealing with the issues behind this search for mind alteration.
• Changing values and belief systems.

Our natural detoxification program is personally designed and excludes the use of any medication.

Our natural detoxification program focus on brain regeneration and after only a few days of our treatment, patients feel like they have not felt in a long time. None of the withdrawal symptoms are experienced!

Recovery

Our program with organic fresh foods and juices provides nutrients essential to rebuild the brain and the body systems. Mental clarity is soon regained with the ability to perform mental and physical tasks successfully.

The minimum length of time recommended for the treatment program is 6 weeks. Recommended treatment length is specific to each individual. In general, longer stay increase chances of long-term recovery.

Natural Rehabilitation

Here at Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat center, we create an environment whereby you can experience sobriety. Optimal raw nutrition and detoxification is the key.
Here you will explore the mindset that searches for alternate states of consciousness with the mental clarity achieved through balanced nutrition and cleansing.

HAWAII NATURAL DRUG REHABILITATION                                       & RAW DETOXIFICATION CENTER