Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Using LSD Can Lead to Drug Addiction


Lysergic Acid Diethylamide is the full name for LSD known on the street as Acid. It is a hallucinogen and can cause a variety of physical reactions. Including but, not limited to dilated pupils, increased pulse rate, rise in blood pressure, gnawing sensation in the mouth, paranoia, hysteria.

While many people think this drug is not addictive its use can certainly lead to involvement with drugs that are proven to be addictive. And while there may not be a physical response of dependency many do become mentally or emotionally addicted.

So how can a person fight the downward spiral of drug addiction? There is help available in the medical community today. You can do research on the internet to see the various options available. Yes there are outpatient clinics. But, initially it is often advisable to find an inpatient program.

We have all seen famous people go through the revolving door rehab treatment or lack of rehabilitation treatment. This happens for various reasons, chief among them is a lack of commitment on the part of the addict. The other is that they need to be separated from the environment that contributes to their addiction.

This is where inpatient rehab treatment is so important. The medical personnel can help to manage the withdrawal symptoms. With those symptoms under control the patient can better focus on their recovery.

The support of expert psychologists and counselors will guide them through the proces of recovering their life. They can help to relearn the coping skills that may have been lost to the drugs. You see when relying on LSD to as a guide through life  they are relying on an unreality.

Now it is time to come back to reality. So seeking professional help is necessary for recovery.

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