If you or a loved one has a DMT drug addiction, contact Transformations Treatment Center to find the help you need.
DMT may sound like a vague drug but chances are, you’ve heard of it in the past. It is N,N-dimethyltryptamine, which is a hallucinogenic drug.
The interesting thing is that DMT is something that happens naturally. The problem is when it is created synthetically. It may not be as addictive as certain other drugs like opioids, but it is addictive in its own ways. Here is what you should know about DMT and how to get drug rehab in Delray Beach, Florida if you have a dependence on it.
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DMT is found in plants in South and Central America but it also happens naturally in our brains. It is one of the lesser psychedelic drugs and weaker than those like LSD or mushrooms.
People use DMT because of the supposed enlightened state that they experience. The time it lasts is approximately 30 minutes but those who use it feel as if they have reached a state that opens their minds. The trip is also different from other hallucinogenics because it takes users to other worlds and a different plane of consciousness. Most have difficulty explaining it since it is so different from what know.
It’s typically drunk, snorted, injected, or smoked. Injecting it is particularly dangerous but the main way it is used is in a tea. In fact, Amazonian tribes brew it as part of spiritual ceremonies. The tea is called ayahuasca and is a mixture of DMT with specific plants and vines – those containing naturally occurring MAOI, a natural form of antidepressant.
One reason it is so different is that it has a correlation to near-death experiences, according to many users in an addiction rehab center survey.
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The link between DMT and spiritualism has been around for a long time. A common theory about why DMT is in the body is that we release a large dose of it when we die. When people come back from a near-death experience, and report seeing a white light or divine beings, some say this is the result of a release of DMT, which gives the brain a final, all-encompassing hallucination.
The problem with this is that being so far from reality may damage the person mentally. Some may find it hard to get back to the real world after a trip and want to continue using the drug to experience this same feeling. This is the same problem with any drug that creates a sense of euphoria or “feel good” reaction which leads to drug abuse.
Like any drug, there are side effects. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), those who use and/or abuse DMT may experience side effects such as:
Those with a per-existing heart condition are particularly in danger due to it raising both the heart rate and the blood pressure.
It is simply not safe to use and not just for the physical reasons alone. Mental well-being may be damaged as well. Since DMT causes the brain to release serotonin, high doses of the drug may send the body into a serotonin syndrome. While this is a condition that does not cause issues once the levels of serotonin are stabilized if it is not treated the person may become unconscious and it can lead to death.
There aren’t statistics available for just DMT use but there is information on hallucinogenics in general from treatment centers across the United States.
According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 17 percent of Americans ages 18 to 25 used hallucinogens in their lifetime and about 7 percent used a hallucinogen in the past year.
While DMT is on the lower spectrum of addiction, any type of drug that interferes with your normal and healthy lifestyle needs attention. And even if they are not as addictive as some drugs, the psychological and physical effects may last for years; that’s why the best treatment centers in Florida offer drug detox and rehab programs for DMT.
It is important to know that taking this kind of drug can lead a person to possibly do things they wouldn’t normally do. They may take risks or participate in behavior that is abnormal and dangerous. And while it is not addictive in the same vein as some drugs where the person’s reward center is activated, it can still cause psychological dependence.
A treatment program may include learning the reasons why you feel you need the drug and continue to use it. Licensed medical professionals may also administer medication assisted treatment, therapies such as dialectical behavioral therapy and EMDR treatment as well as a relapse prevention plan to assure your long term recovery.
If there is a co-occurring disorder, then it is especially important to have inpatient rehab treatment rather than intensive outpatient treatment or a partial hospitalization program. A co-occurring disorder is when a person has a mental health issue and is addicted to drugs or alcohol. In the past, this was treated separately so one had to choose. Now, they are treated together for the person to get the best care possible for both issues.
Here at Transformations Treatment Center, we customize each plan to fit the individual’s needs. Our wealth of knowledge and treatment options mean that you get the best care possible and can be on your way to a drug-free life.
If you or a loved one is experiencing problems with DMT, alcohol abuse, or other drug addiction accompanied by mental health disorders, learn more about our substance abuse rehab in Delray Beach, Florida.
