People take drugs for many reasons. Some do it as part of their medical treatment. Some do it recreationally. Others use drugs because they believe doing so will allow them to reach a point of enlightenment.
One of the drugs that people take to become more enlightened is LSD. However, using LSD can lead to addiction and not enlightenment. So, when a person develops an addiction, they may require help to stop using LSD.
Liberty Home can help if you or someone you love is struggling with LSD use. Our comprehensive treatment can help many people overcome substance addiction.
Liberty Home’s treatment options are divided between two centres, each one offering support for different parts of the recovery journey.
Liberty Home’s inpatient treatment centre in Cape Town, South Africa, offers patients intensive support and treatment for substance use, including LSD use. While in our inpatient rehab, staff will be available 24/7 to support our patients. The centre offers substance abuse and mental health services for those with co-occurring disorders, as addiction and mental health invariably go hand-in-hand. While this centre does not offer a detox programme, our staff does collaborate.
Our Belgian facility is not an inpatient rehab. Rather, it is a sober living home. The treatment programme in Belgium is centred on helping patients live independent lives while navigating the world as sober people. Prospective guests must first complete an inpatient programme somewhere else. They must also detox if they relapse.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a potent hallucinogenic substance. It is well-known for having profound effects on perception, mood, and thought processes. LSD is typically taken orally, often on small squares of blotter paper, but can also be found in liquid form or as a powder.
When taken, LSD can alter a person’s sense and sensations, often referred to as ‘trips.’
A person ‘tripping’ on LSD can experience visual and auditory distortions, enhanced sensory perception, and an altered sense of time. Users may see vibrant colours, patterns, and shapes, even with closed eyes.
LSD was first synthesised in 1938. Its use became widespread during the 1960s counterculture movement, which contributes to its association with that era.
There are a number of signs that can indicate the use of LSD. A prominent sign is a preoccupation with LSD. The drug will be their highest priority and will occupy most, if not all, of their thoughts.
This preoccupation can also cause them to neglect their responsibilities and relationships as they’d rather spend their time and energy on LSD abuse instead of work, school, or social interaction.
Many people who engage in substance abuse can also become secretive as they try to hide their LSD use. Physically, LSD addiction can lead to weight loss. People struggling with LSD addiction can also have mood swings and changes in their sleeping patterns.
While LSD is not considered a physically addictive drug, there are still a number of ways that it can impact a user’s health. This form of drug addiction can elevate a person’s heart rate and blood pressure, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular problems. The insomnia that LSD causes can morph into chronic sleep issues.
LSD can also cause numerous mental health issues. High doses of LSD, or long-term misuse, can result in psychosis. Some LSD ‘trips’ can also become so intense that a user may become unable to distinguish between what is real and what is an illusion.
Some people who use LSD can also have distressing flashbacks, and they may develop Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD), which is when the flashbacks reoccur long after the drug’s other effects have worn off.
LSD is not physically addictive. Because of that, physical withdrawal symptoms are rare.
With that said, many users may experience psychological withdrawal symptoms. They have increased anxiety, depression, mood swings, increased irritability, and they may become restless. Insomnia and vivid dreams are also common and can disrupt a person’s sleep. They may also struggle with a general feeling of tiredness and lack of energy.
When it comes to the withdrawal timeline, the first few days after the last dose of LSD can bring the aforementioned heightened anxiety, mood swings, and difficulty sleeping.
Emotional instability and fatigue may persist over the next one or two weeks when in detox from LSD, although sleep patterns usually begin to improve at this point. After roughly a fortnight of withdrawal, the majority of psychological symptoms begin to subside, though some users can continue to experience lingering anxiety or mood changes.
Addiction can be lonely. Some people can blame the person struggling with addiction and distance themselves as if addiction were a transmittable disease. In other cases, some people may withdraw from their social circles.
Even if a person’s loved ones are present and supportive, they may not fully understand what the reality of addiction and recovery is. However, the treatment providers at Liberty Home are in recovery themselves. If recovery is possible for them, it’s possible for you or your loved one as well.
Patients receive 2-3 counselling sessions per week.rugs, synthetic drugs, Xanax, and LSD (hallucinogens).
EMDR is used to treat trauma and PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, substance use disorders, and other distressing life experiences
No, Liberty Home Clinic is not pet-friendly.
Overdosing on LSD is incredibly rare, even when using large amounts. That said, a slim possibility does not mean that something is impossible.
LSD is not physically addictive. However, psychological addiction is prevalent. The hallucinogenic effects can reinforce the desire to use the drug again.
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