Addiction to LSD: Treatment and Recovery

The Detox Center Coronavirus Policy Update

As we closely monitor the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, we are taking every precaution to ensure our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff. This guides each and every decision we make.

We have and will continue to follow the guidelines of our local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC} the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Broward and Palm Beach County Health Departments. As a result, we stay current on this evolving situation, we want to assure you that we are taking the appropriate and precautionary measures, such as:

• Ensuring proper and rigorous cleaning and sanitation of common surfaces

• Requiring hourly sanitization of all staff and clients

• Provision of additional sanitizing products to our clients and staff

• Ongoing staff training to enhance cleaning and disinfecting procedures to maintain a healthy environment

• All employees are required to remain home in the event:

o They display any signs or symptoms of being ill. Employees who report to work ill will be sent home in accordance with these health guidelines.
oIf the employee has traveled outside of the state of Florida by any means or if an employee has traveled via cruise or airplane to any destination, that employee must report to management and Human Resources and self-isolate at that time.

Regarding current and admitted patient's change of schedule, the following has been implemented:

• Some programs and therapies have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19

• Grocery shopping will be completed by the facility staff

• Clients are urged to keep a safe distance from other persons

• Hourly mandatory hand washing breaks are in effect

• Clients have been instructed to report to medical staff any symptoms

• Additional Health screenings will be conducted at that time of admission

• Clients will not be admitted to the facility if any of the following symptoms are present:

o Fever above 100 degrees
o Consistent Dry Coughing
o Shortness of Breath
o Severer body aches, that surpass PAWS range and/or
o Sore Throat

If a client does contract coronavirus, they will be isolated and quarantined on location. The client will only be handled by designated staff with the proper PPE. The local Department of Health (or equivalent agency) will be informed so that they may come out and provide further guidance on how to best handle the individual. All suspected cases are reported to the Department of Health (or local agency) who will be handling it accordingly. A deep cleaning will occur at the identified location.

Additional information regarding the virus can be found on the Broward Health Department's website or the Centers for Disease Control website.

We will continue to work together to ensure the safety of our patients and team members and adhere to any new regulatory changes as they come.

LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), also known as acid, is a psychedelic hallucinogen. It only takes minimal doses of LSD to cause hallucinations. It is most commonly taken orally, in the form of tablets, droplets, or blotting paper. Categorized within the most criminalized category for drugs, LSD affects everyone differently but can have intense physical and psychological effects. Although LSD is not known to cause a physical addiction, the hallucinogenic effects can make users psychologically addicted to it. Trips from LSD can last for 12 hours or more, which can lead to dangerous actions.

Effects of LSD Abuse

LSD is known for altering your state of consciousness. Trips can typically last anywhere from 8-12 hours. The “wild ride” it provides makes it the perfect party drug. In some cases, though, people have reported having bad trips. If you are using LSD, and are struggling with psychological addiction, seek addiction treatment. Abusing LSD is especially dangerous. Some of the side effects of LSD and withdrawal symptoms include the following:

Sensory enhancement
Delusions
Sweating
Alienation
Dry mouth
Visual hallucinations
Tremors
Synesthesia
Dissociation
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Impaired depth perception
Flashbacks
Depression
Intense emotions

LSD Treatment Options

Psychological dependency isn’t easy to deal with on your own. Some of the most popular LSD addiction treatment options include the following: inpatient or outpatient rehab treatment programs, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, lifestyle skills therapy, family therapy, and support groups. If you or someone you know is battling an addiction to LSD, reach out to a trusted behavioral health professional and see which treatment process is best for you.

Don’t wait to get help for LSD abuse and addiction. Recovery is possible. If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse and addiction to LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide, reach out to a trusted medical professional to get the help you or a loved one needs.