Specialized treatment for LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) dependence and hallucinogen-related disorders through our PHP and IOP programs. Individualized care from licensed clinicians in a supportive, family-style environment.
At Trailhead Treatment Center, we offer multiple levels of care for LSD dependence and hallucinogen-related disorders. 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. Focus on psychological stabilization and HPPD management. 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. Reality grounding and coping skills development. 60–90 day program.
Learn About IOP →Designed for working adults who need treatment without disrupting their career. IOP-level intensity during evening hours with specialized hallucinogen recovery programming.
Evening Track Details →Ongoing support and maintenance after completing PHP or IOP. Individual therapy and one group session weekly with your assigned clinician. Continued HPPD monitoring and relapse prevention.
Learn About OP →All program levels available virtually. Participate from home or mix in-person and virtual sessions to fit your schedule.
Telehealth Options →On-site Nurse Practitioner manages medications for anxiety, HPPD symptoms, sleep disturbances, and co-occurring conditions. While there is no specific medication for LSD dependence, supportive pharmacotherapy addresses related symptoms for comprehensive care.
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Evidence-based therapies specifically designed for LSD dependence and hallucinogen-related disorders, including CBT, DBT, and reality grounding techniques.
Nurse Practitioner evaluation and medication management within 24 hours of admission to PHP. Supportive medications for anxiety, HPPD, and sleep issues available same-day.
Specialized treatment protocols for Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder, including grounding exercises, anxiety management, and perceptual disturbance coping strategies.
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.
LSD use can trigger or worsen schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions. Our dual-diagnosis approach treats both simultaneously.
Individual family therapy sessions plus monthly Zoom family education groups covering codependency, family systems, and substance use education.
Breathwork, yoga, and meditation integrated into programming. Experiential activities including equine therapy and hiking to reconnect with reality and healthy experiences.
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.
LSD does not cause physical withdrawal, so recovery focuses on psychological healing, HPPD management, and building healthy coping mechanisms. Here is a general framework for what to expect.
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 and hallucinogen-related disorders.
Master’s-level clinician with 10+ years treating substance use disorders. Leads group therapy and individual counseling sessions.
Manages supportive medications for anxiety, HPPD symptoms, and sleep disturbances. 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.
While LSD does not cause physical dependence like opioids or alcohol, it can lead to significant psychological dependence and lasting perceptual disturbances. 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 of hallucinogen use and its impact.
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Recognizing signs of LSD use and supporting someone through recovery requires understanding and patience. Here are evidence-based approaches to help.
Watch for dilated pupils, altered perception of time and space, unusual or erratic behavior, intense emotional reactions, and talking about visual or sensory experiences that aren’t there.
HPPD can cause flashbacks — spontaneous re-experiencing of visual disturbances days, weeks, or even months after the last use. These episodes can be frightening. Stay calm and reassuring.
LSD use can cause lasting personality shifts, reality detachment, social withdrawal, and philosophical preoccupation that interferes with daily life and relationships.
Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and monthly Zoom education groups covering codependency, family systems, and substance use education.
Your mental health matters too. Consider therapy for yourself, join a support group, and maintain your own routines and boundaries while supporting your loved one.
Choose a calm moment. Use “I” statements: “I’m worried about the changes I’m seeing in you” rather than “You have a drug problem.” Offer specific help and treatment options.
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 LSD dependence to deny they have a problem — especially since many believe LSD isn’t addictive. This doesn’t mean recovery is impossible — it means a different approach may be needed.
While LSD may not cause physical dependence, psychological dependence is real. When someone can’t stop despite negative consequences, that’s a disorder that deserves treatment.
Rather than confrontation, express concern with empathy. Focus on the specific impacts you’ve observed — personality changes, flashbacks, anxiety, or reality detachment.
Follow through on consequences you’ve communicated. Boundaries protect your wellbeing and can motivate change.
LSD can trigger or worsen serious psychiatric conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and persistent psychosis. These risks are real and documented.
If there’s immediate danger — psychotic episodes, suicidal thoughts, severe panic, or risk of harm — call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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 LSD dependence or substance use.
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 LSD addiction and hallucinogen-related disorder 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.
While LSD does not cause physical dependence or withdrawal symptoms like opioids or alcohol, it absolutely can lead to psychological dependence. When someone repeatedly uses LSD despite negative consequences — relationship problems, job loss, flashbacks, anxiety, or psychotic episodes — that pattern constitutes a substance use disorder that benefits from professional treatment. The misconception that “it’s not addictive” often prevents people from seeking help they genuinely need.
HPPD (Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder) is a condition where visual disturbances from LSD use continue long after the drug has worn off. Symptoms include visual trails, halos around objects, geometric patterns, after-images, and intensified colors. At Trailhead, our treatment addresses HPPD through grounding techniques, anxiety management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and when appropriate, supportive medications managed by our Nurse Practitioner to reduce symptoms.
Yes. Beyond HPPD, LSD use can trigger or worsen serious psychiatric conditions including persistent psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, panic disorder, and depersonalization/derealization disorder. These risks are particularly elevated in individuals with a family history of mental illness. Our dual-diagnosis treatment approach addresses both the substance use and any co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously.
No. Unlike alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, LSD does not cause physical withdrawal symptoms, so medical detox is not necessary. Treatment instead focuses on psychological recovery — addressing the underlying reasons for use, managing any HPPD or anxiety symptoms, developing healthy coping mechanisms, and treating co-occurring mental health conditions. Clients can typically begin PHP programming immediately.
Absolutely. A bad trip can cause intense fear, paranoia, panic, and a sense of losing control that leaves lasting psychological trauma. Some people develop PTSD-like symptoms, ongoing anxiety, or persistent derealization after a particularly traumatic LSD experience. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches including CBT and trauma-informed care to help process these experiences and reduce their ongoing impact.
Research shows that LSD can trigger the onset of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychotic disorders in individuals who are genetically predisposed. It can also significantly worsen existing symptoms in those already diagnosed. This is one of the most serious risks of LSD use. At Trailhead, our clinical team screens for and treats co-occurring psychiatric conditions alongside hallucinogen dependence.
Microdosing — taking very small amounts of LSD — has gained popularity but carries real risks. It can still trigger HPPD, anxiety, and psychological dependence. For individuals with predisposition to psychotic disorders, even small doses can be destabilizing. There is also no regulation of street LSD, meaning dosage and purity are unpredictable. If microdosing has become a pattern you can’t stop, professional support can help.
Physical withdrawal is only one aspect of addiction. LSD dependence creates deeply entrenched psychological patterns — using psychedelics to cope with stress, escape reality, or seek meaning. Treatment helps individuals understand why they turned to LSD, develop healthier coping strategies, manage HPPD and anxiety symptoms, repair relationships, and address any mental health conditions that LSD may have triggered or worsened.
Most major insurance plans cover substance use disorder treatment, including hallucinogen-related disorders. 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.
We use a combination of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), reality grounding techniques, HPPD-specific coping strategies, trauma-informed care, and holistic approaches like breathwork, yoga, and meditation. Treatment is individualized to address each client’s specific symptoms and underlying causes.
Your recovery begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
