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Seeking help for addiction and treatment for hallucinogens may seem overwhelming, but remember that you don’t have to face it by yourself. Addiction is a medical condition, and there’s no need to feel ashamed when seeking help. Our compassionate team will provide the support and expert care personalized to your specific physiological, mental, and spiritual needs.
Reclaim Your Life
Hallucinogens alter consciousness by disrupting the central nervous system, leading to addiction with prolonged use. They affect the brain's reward system, causing imbalances in dopamine release and decreased brain activity. Hallucinogens can lead to physical and psychological addiction, mental health conditions, altered brain structure and function, cognitive impairments, and long-term effects like flashbacks and hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD).
It can stem from genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and psychological issues. Trauma, prenatal exposure to substances, and malnutrition during early development may increase the risk of developing addiction.
If you or a loved one has faced setbacks with trying treatment options or by trying a rehab center, don't lose hope. We offer a fresh start with powerful evidence-based recovery strategies that treat the whole person.
Journey to Renewal
Our compassionate and skilled staff swiftly navigates you out of crisis, establishes stability, and through our integrative approach—builds a solid foundation for enduring sobriety and health. Our philosophy is to treat the root causes of the disease of addiction. Here are just some of the modalities we integrate.
Psychotherapy sessions led by trained clinicians help clients share experiences, explore emotions, and address addiction-related struggles.
Amino Acid Therapy uses specific amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins, to help regulate brain chemistry and alleviate cravings and other discomfort associated with addiction and early recovery.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)/Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings follow a proven 12-step program that helps individuals develop coping strategies for managing addiction in a healthy way.
Meditation at BTG helps manage stress, reduce anxiety and depression, improve sleep, and enhance mental focus. This centering practice promotes calm and well-being, aiding clients in addiction recovery.
At Bridging the Gaps, we provide art and music therapy to help clients explore and resolve core issues, understand their addiction, express themselves healthily, and develop coping skills.
Acudetox is a non-verbal approach to healing that involves the placement of up to 5 sterile, disposable needles into specific points in the ear. This helps with emotion regulation, enhances detoxification, and a discovery of inner quiet, strength, and resiliency.
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and aware without judgment. It promotes self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier coping, aiding in addiction recovery. Regular practice can also improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.
Group education allows clients to learn more about the disease of addiction and develop cognitive and behavioral tools to avoid relapse, mend relationships, and establish healthy habits in recovery.
Polyvagal Theory explains how the autonomic nervous system shapes emotional regulation, social connection, and stress responses. It identifies three states: the safe "ventral vagal," the fight-or-flight "sympathetic," and the shutdown "dorsal vagal." Trauma often prioritizes survival over connection, but understanding these states can help address trauma, improve self-regulation, and build resilience.
Nutrition Education teaches our clients the importance of a healthy and balanced diet, as well as how certain foods can impact their physical and mental health.It also address the specific dietary needs of those struggling with addiction, such as vitamin deficiencies or food sensitivities that may contribute to cravings and relapse.
Brainspotting, developed by Dr. David Grand, helps identify and release trauma stored in the body and brain. By using eye positions to locate "brainspots" linked to distress, clients access deeper emotional processing, promoting healing and self-awareness. It is effective for trauma, anxiety, addiction, and other challenges.
Yoga and exercise have been shown to be beneficial in addiction recovery. These activities not only promote physical health but also mental and emotional well-being. They help reduce stress, improve mood, and support the development of healthy routines essential for maintaining long-term recovery.
Beyond Sobriety
In our accepting community, you'll be supported and surrounded by a tight-knit group that ensures personalized care. By focusing on healing the mind, body, and spirit, we go beyond mere symptom management. Our program equips you with crucial life skills and resilience to face life's challenges, forge significant relationships, and confidently tackle the duties of sober living. It isn’t just about overcoming addiction—it's about thriving in every aspect of life.
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Learn how Hallucinogen impacts overall health and wellness and the varied effects of addiction on the body and mind, from increased heart problems and liver damage to severe mental health issues and cognitive impairments.
Neurochemical rebalancing for hallucinogen addiction involves several key components. First, a comprehensive neurochemical deficiency assessment, spanning across four pages, is conducted. This assessment helps identify specific areas of neurochemical deficiency. Next, a personalized approach is taken to provide individuals with tailored amino acids and supplements. Additionally, an abstinence-based symptom sheet is utilized to monitor and track 25 different symptoms that are correlated with neurochemical imbalances. Based on the information gathered, the amino acid protocol is then adjusted accordingly to address individual needs. Clients will receive the amino acids and cofactors they need to help restore healthy brain chemistry. This helps to reduce or eliminate cravings and eradicate uncomfortable side effects of recovery, also known as post-acute withdrawal.
Excessive use of hallucinogens takes its toll on the mind and body. In order to repair the damage that has been done, it’s important to prioritize restoring physical health and wellness:
Improve Nutrition and Teach Healthy Habits: Proper nutrition is essential for restoring physical health after excessive use of hallucinogens. The body needs fuel to repair itself and regain strength. At Bridging the Gaps, we understand that healthy eating is essential to replenish important nutrients. Proper nutrition helps to stabilize mood, reduces cravings, and improves energy levels, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Our clients work with a nutritionist to create healthy, balanced meals and learn how to shop for healthy foods and effectively read nutrition facts. The goal is to establish healthy eating habits here that will help our clients when they eventually leave and navigate recovery outside of our walls.
Exercise Regularly: Regular exercise plays a vital role in restoring physical health after excessive use of hallucinogens. Not only does it help strengthen the body, but it also releases endorphins which can improve mood and reduce stress. Our clients exercise every morning and attend a private Yoga class once a week with a certified instructor. We prioritize exercise for several reasons. First, exercise releases endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression – common triggers for relapse. It can also help regulate sleep patterns and improve quality of sleep. Lastly, engaging in physical activity also provides a healthy outlet for emotions, reducing the risk of turning to stimulants as a coping mechanism.
Promote Healthy Sleep Hygiene: Sleep is essential for the body to heal and repair itself. Hallucinogens like LSD often lengthen REM sleep to unhealthy levels, causing nightmares that create fear and hallucinations while both asleep and awake. Incorporating good sleep hygiene practices is crucial for improving overall health. Establishing a regular sleep schedule and avoiding caffeine, heavy meals, and electronics before bed can help regulate sleep patterns. Getting enough quality sleep can also aid in mood stabilization, reducing cravings and improving overall mental health. We encourage our clients to maintain proper sleep hygiene.
People who have experienced trauma may develop coping mechanisms like substance use to deal with the overwhelming emotions and feelings associated with their trauma. This can include turning to hallucinogens to escape painful memories or emotions. The clinicians at Bridging the Gaps are dedicated to helping our clients work through these painful events and uncover the hope that lies within.
The first few weeks of group psychotherapy and individual sessions aim to educate the client about their disease, help them begin to address some of the behaviors or thoughts that lead them to use, and begin to build community.
After about 4-6 weeks of stabilization, clients who have suffered significant trauma will begin working on processing these events. The caring, compassionate clinicians at BTG are trained and experienced in trauma-informed care and trauma treatment techniques. Instead of asking, “what’s wrong with you?”, trauma-informed clinicians instead seek to understand what happened to you. Using trauma treatment tools like Brainspotting and DBT, we help our clients to work through their trauma and understand what they need to adequately heal.
At BTG, we believe that the opposite of addiction is connection. We know that the key to long-term success in recovery is having a supportive sober community to help guide you through difficult times. Our clients attend AA or NA meetings and select a sponsor while they’re in treatment with us. Upon completing treatment, we have an Alumni Program that allows our clients to stay in touch and navigate recovery together.
Recover
At Bridging the Gaps, we have developed a straightforward, three-step process designed to provide you with the support, resources, and tools you need for a successful recovery.
The first step in our addiction treatment process is the assessment phase. During this stage, our experienced team will conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand your unique needs and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Once your personalized treatment plan is established, you will begin the treatment phase. This may include a combination of individual therapy, group counseling, holistic activities, and evidence-based practices to address the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of addiction.
The final step in our addiction treatment process is the recovery phase. During this stage, we will provide you with ongoing support, relapse prevention strategies, and aftercare resources to help you maintain long-term sobriety.
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We know that recovery isn’t just possible–it’s also magical and life-
changing. That being said, we know it’s often difficult to take the first step. Contact our Admissions Director today – 24/7 – if you or a loved one needs help. We’re here to listen.
Let Bridging the Gaps assist you or a loved one on the dedicated path to recovery and a brighter future.
Our team will work to understand you and your situation. You’re never “just another client” because we value your individuality.
Learn how addiction to hallucinogens impacts overall health and wellness and the varied effects of addiction on the body and mind, from increased heart problems and liver damage to severe mental health issues and cognitive impairments.
Individuals may begin to struggle with communication, using simple sentences and reducing their vocabulary. Speech may become disorganized, and they may struggle to express themselves clearly in conversations. Some hallucinogens, such as PCP and ketamine, can also cause slurred speech.
Those struggling with memory loss due to excessive long-term use of hallucinogens may have trouble recalling new information, forget things easily, or lose track of conversations. They may also have trouble remembering events that happened in the recent past or confabulate things that never occurred.
Long-term hallucinogen use can cause serious mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, feelings of detachment from reality, and suicidal ideation.
Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) is a long-term and sometimes permanent psychotic state that involves frequent episodes of visual hallucinations, perceptual disturbances, and delusions. It is a rare condition that affects a small percentage of individuals who use hallucinogens such as LSD, psilocybin, PCP, and MDMA.
The physical signs of hallucinogen abuse can range from mild to severe. They include dilated pupils, tremors, and sweating. Long-term hallucinogen use can cause brain damage, leading to chronic headaches, seizures, and changes in vision. Skin problems such as rashes and sores may also appear in users due to the interaction of the drugs with their sweat glands.
Hallucinogen addiction has behavioral signs that are hard to ignore. Individuals with a hallucinogen addiction may isolate themselves from friends, families, and coworkers. They may also experience frequent and intense mood swings, paranoia, and erratic behavior. Treatment may also become more challenging since hallucinogen users experience intense and unpredictable trips that can make them violent, making handling them a task.
A person with a hallucinogen addiction may have changes in their social behavior. They may start spending time with people who use drugs, engage in criminal activities, and ignore work and family responsibilities. They may also lose interest in activities they previously enjoyed or neglect their physical appearance and grooming. It could lead to strained relationships, lost friendships, and joblessness.
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