Specialized treatment for K2/Spice (Synthetic Cannabinoids) addiction through our PHP and IOP programs. Medical stabilization and psychological recovery from licensed clinicians in a supportive environment.
At Trailhead Treatment Center, we offer multiple levels of care for K2/Spice addiction. Your treatment plan is tailored to your needs, schedule, and recovery goals.
Our highest level of outpatient care. Structured daily programming with group therapy, individual sessions, and NP evaluation within 24 hours. Critical for stabilizing psychotic or agitated symptoms from K2/Spice use. Average 20–30 days.
Learn About PHP →Step-down from PHP with flexible scheduling. Choose from 9 AM, 12:30 PM, or 6 PM sessions. Weekly individual therapy included. Ongoing psychological recovery support for 60–90 days.
Learn About IOP →Designed for working adults who need treatment without disrupting their career. IOP-level intensity during evening hours.
Evening Track Details →Ongoing support and maintenance after completing PHP or IOP. Individual therapy and one group session weekly with your assigned clinician.
Learn About OP →All program levels available virtually. Participate from home or mix in-person and virtual sessions to fit your schedule.
Telehealth Options →Our on-site Nurse Practitioner manages medications to address psychosis symptoms, anxiety, seizure risk, and other complications of K2/Spice use. No standard MAT protocol exists for synthetic cannabinoids, but supportive pharmacotherapy is available.
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Our clinical team understands that K2/Spice is not marijuana. We use evidence-based therapies specifically tailored to the unpredictable and dangerous effects of synthetic cannabinoids.
Nurse Practitioner evaluation and medication management within 24 hours of admission to PHP. Supportive medications for psychosis, anxiety, and seizure risk available same-day.
Structured group therapy targeting K2/Spice-specific triggers, cravings, and the psychological dependency that drives repeated synthetic cannabinoid use.
Morning, afternoon, or evening sessions. Switch between time slots daily based on your work and family commitments.
Small caseloads ensure your clinician has time for personalized treatment planning and individualized attention.
One-on-one therapy with your assigned clinician every week, regardless of program level. Collaborative goal setting from day one.
K2/Spice can cause severe psychotic episodes. Our NP monitors psychiatric symptoms closely and adjusts supportive medications as needed throughout treatment.
Individual family therapy sessions plus monthly Zoom family education groups. We help families understand why K2/Spice is far more dangerous than natural marijuana.
Breathwork, yoga, and meditation integrated into programming. Experiential activities including equine therapy and hiking to support psychological recovery.
Dedicated case manager for life skills development, employment support, housing referrals, and aftercare coordination.
When clinically appropriate, start treatment within 24–48 hours of your initial call. Multiple weekly admission opportunities.
There is no standard detox protocol for synthetic cannabinoids. Recovery focuses on medical stabilization followed by structured psychological treatment at Trailhead.
A comfortable, home-like environment designed to support your recovery journey.
Multiple dedicated spaces for group sessions, each designed for a different therapeutic modality. Comfortable seating for open discussion and evidence-based skills groups.
Quiet space for breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness practice.
Calm decompression space when you need a quiet moment.
Ping pong, foosball, and Xbox for fellowship and sober fun.
Fresh air, walks, and social space between sessions.
Lunch provided for PHP clients, snacks and coffee for all.
Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours. Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
Our staff combines professional credentials with lived recovery experience — they understand addiction from both sides.
Oversees all clinical operations and treatment planning. Specializes in evidence-based approaches for substance use disorders including synthetic cannabinoids.
Master’s-level clinician with 10+ years treating substance use disorders. Leads group therapy and individual counseling sessions.
Manages supportive medications for K2/Spice-related psychosis, anxiety, and seizure risk. Evaluates all PHP clients within 24 hours of admission.
5+ years in behavioral health. Coordinates life skills training, employment support, housing referrals, and aftercare planning.
K2/Spice (synthetic cannabinoids) produce unpredictable and often dangerous effects. If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs, help is available.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs, we can help.
Call (857) 312-1697Our admissions team is available to help you take the first step today.
Understanding the scope and danger of synthetic cannabinoid use.
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K2/Spice is NOT marijuana — it is far more dangerous and unpredictable. Supporting someone through synthetic cannabinoid addiction requires understanding these unique risks.
K2/Spice is not “synthetic marijuana.” These lab-made chemicals are sprayed on plant material and can be 2–100x more potent than THC. Every batch is different, making each use a gamble with their life.
Watch for packages labeled “herbal incense” or “potpourri,” extreme mood swings, violent outbursts, confusion, seizures, and unexplained psychotic behavior. K2/Spice products are often sold in colorful foil packets.
Communicate clear boundaries with compassion. “I love you, and I won’t participate in behaviors that support your addiction.” Do not minimize the danger of synthetic cannabinoids.
Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and monthly Zoom education groups covering codependency, family systems, and substance use education specific to synthetic drugs.
Your mental health matters too. The unpredictable violence and psychosis from K2/Spice use can be traumatic for families. Consider therapy for yourself and maintain your own routines.
If your loved one is experiencing seizures, psychosis, extreme agitation, or self-harm while on K2/Spice, call 911 immediately. These are medical emergencies that can be fatal.
Our family support program is open to all family members 18+, past and present clients.
Call for Family SupportIt’s common for people struggling with K2/Spice addiction to resist treatment — especially when psychosis or paranoia is involved. This doesn’t mean recovery is impossible; it means a different approach may be needed.
A structured, guided intervention led by a professional can break through denial and help your loved one see the impact of their K2/Spice use on their health and relationships.
Rather than confrontation, express concern with empathy. Motivational interviewing techniques focus on their own reasons for wanting change.
Follow through on consequences you’ve communicated. Boundaries protect your wellbeing and can motivate change.
People move through precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Meeting them where they are is more effective than pushing.
If there’s immediate danger — seizures, psychotic episodes, violent behavior, or self-harm — call 911 immediately. K2/Spice emergencies can be life-threatening.
Our admissions team can guide you through next steps, discuss intervention options, and help you prepare for when your loved one is ready to accept help.
Call (857) 312-1697Our family support program provides education and community for anyone affected by a loved one’s K2/Spice addiction.
Topics include codependency, family systems, substance use education, and building a recovery-supportive home.
Trailhead Treatment Center is located in the medical and behavioral health corridor of Salem, New Hampshire. We provide K2/Spice (synthetic cannabinoid) addiction treatment for adults throughout greater New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.
Conveniently accessible via I-93 and Route 28, with clients commuting from:
Dually licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts — serving clients from both states.
K2/Spice contains lab-made chemicals that bind to the same brain receptors as THC but with far greater potency — sometimes 2 to 100 times stronger. Unlike natural marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids can cause seizures, psychosis, kidney failure, heart attacks, and death. There is no quality control, so every batch contains different chemicals at different concentrations. What was “safe” one time can be lethal the next.
K2/Spice products contain hundreds of different synthetic compounds that are constantly changing. Manufacturers alter the chemical formulas to stay ahead of drug scheduling laws. This means users never know exactly what they are consuming, at what dose, or how their body will react. The DEA has identified over 200 synthetic cannabinoid compounds, and new ones appear regularly.
Yes. Psychosis is one of the most serious and common effects of synthetic cannabinoid use. Users may experience hallucinations, paranoid delusions, extreme agitation, violent behavior, and complete detachment from reality. Some users experience prolonged psychotic episodes lasting days or weeks after their last use. Our NP provides supportive medications to manage these symptoms during treatment.
The term “synthetic marijuana” is dangerously misleading. While these chemicals target similar brain receptors, the effects are dramatically different and far more dangerous than natural cannabis. K2/Spice can cause organ failure, seizures, psychotic breaks, and death — outcomes essentially unheard of with marijuana. The chemical structures are completely different, and the potency is orders of magnitude higher.
No. Unlike alcohol or opioids, there is no standardized medical detox protocol for synthetic cannabinoids. Treatment focuses on medical stabilization — managing psychotic symptoms, seizures, agitation, and other acute effects — followed by structured PHP and IOP programming for psychological recovery. Our NP provides supportive medications tailored to each client’s symptoms.
Seizures are a well-documented risk of synthetic cannabinoid use. The unpredictable chemical mixtures can trigger seizure activity even in people with no prior history of seizures. Our on-site Nurse Practitioner assesses seizure risk for all incoming clients and can prescribe anticonvulsant medications when clinically appropriate.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment and NP evaluation within 24 hours. If psychotic or medical symptoms are present, stabilization is the first priority. From there, clients enter structured PHP programming with daily group therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT), weekly individual therapy, psychoeducation on synthetic cannabinoids, and holistic activities. Clients step down to IOP and then OP as they progress.
Once medically stabilized, many clients are able to work during treatment. Our Evening Professional Track (6–9 PM, Monday through Thursday) is specifically designed for working adults. We also offer afternoon IOP sessions and telehealth options. You can switch between time slots daily based on your work schedule.
Most major insurance plans cover substance use disorder treatment, including synthetic cannabinoid addiction. We are in-network with Anthem BCBS, Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim + Tufts), Tricare, Uprise Health, and WellSense (NH Medicaid). Our admissions team can verify your benefits in minutes — call (857) 312-1697 or use our online form.
Absolutely. Family involvement is especially important with K2/Spice addiction because many families don’t understand how dangerous synthetic cannabinoids are compared to marijuana. We offer individual family therapy sessions coordinated with your primary therapist, plus monthly family education groups via Zoom. These groups cover codependency, family systems, and substance-specific education.
Your recovery begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
