Evidence-based LSD addiction treatment through our PHP and IOP programs. Specialized therapy for HPPD, flashbacks, and psychological dependence in a supportive, family-style environment.
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While LSD is not considered physically addictive in the traditional sense, it can create powerful psychological dependence and cause lasting perceptual disturbances that require professional treatment.
Early Signs Early warning signs of problematic LSD use include using the substance more frequently or at higher doses than intended, building rapid tolerance that leads to dose escalation, or spending increasing time seeking out, using, or recovering from trips. You might notice a preoccupation with the next experience, or that recreational use is becoming a compulsive pattern.
Psychological Dependence As patterns deepen, LSD use begins to interfere with daily life. Depersonalization and derealization — feeling detached from your body or that the world isn’t real — may persist between uses. Relationships and responsibilities suffer. You may find yourself unable to cope with stress or emotions without using hallucinogens, relying on LSD as an escape from reality rather than a social experience.
Severe / HPPD At this stage, lasting perceptual disturbances can occur even when sober. Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) causes ongoing visual disturbances — trails, halos, geometric patterns, and flashbacks that can be deeply distressing. Severe anxiety, paranoia, and panic attacks may develop. Persistent psychotic symptoms, depersonalization, and difficulty distinguishing reality from hallucination signal the need for immediate professional help.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs, help is available. Recovery from LSD dependence begins with a single step.
Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours. Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
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Our most intensive level of care. Full-day structured programming with group therapy, individual sessions, medication management, and daily lunch.
PHP Details →Step-down from PHP. 3.5-hour sessions with flexible scheduling — morning, afternoon, or evening tracks to fit your life and responsibilities.
IOP Details →IOP-level intensity during evening hours. Designed for working professionals who need treatment without disrupting their career.
Evening Track →Ongoing support after completing PHP or IOP. Individual therapy and one group session weekly with your assigned clinician.
OP Details →All program levels available virtually. Participate from home or mix in-person and virtual sessions to fit your life.
Telehealth →Every recovery is unique. Here’s a general framework for what to expect as each phase builds on the last — like stones stacking toward strength.
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Oversees all clinical operations and treatment planning. Specializes in evidence-based approaches for hallucinogen dependence and co-occurring mental health disorders.
10+ years treating substance use disorders including hallucinogen dependence. Leads group therapy and individual counseling sessions with compassion and expertise.
Provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for co-occurring anxiety, depression, and HPPD symptoms. Evaluates all PHP clients within 24 hours.
Coordinates life skills training, employment support, housing referrals, and aftercare planning.
A comfortable, home-like environment designed to support your recovery.
Multiple dedicated spaces for different therapeutic modalities.
Quiet space for breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness.
Calm decompression space when you need a moment.
Ping pong, foosball, and Xbox for fellowship.
Fresh air, walks, and social space between sessions.
Lunch for PHP clients, snacks and coffee for all.
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Supporting someone struggling with hallucinogen dependence can be confusing and frightening. These evidence-based steps can help you take care of both yourself and your loved one.
LSD dependence is primarily psychological — it alters perception and can cause lasting disturbances like HPPD and flashbacks. Understanding how hallucinogens affect the brain helps you respond with compassion rather than confusion.
Communicate limits with compassion: “I love you, and I won’t participate in behaviors that support your addiction.” Follow through consistently.
Covering for their behavior, providing money, or normalizing frequent hallucinogen use delays the moment they recognize they need help. Let natural consequences unfold.
Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and monthly Zoom education groups covering codependency, family systems, and substance use education. Open to family members 18+.
Your wellbeing matters. Consider therapy for yourself, join a family support group like Nar-Anon or Families Anonymous, and maintain your own routines and social connections.
Use “I” statements: “I’m worried about you” rather than “You have a problem.” Choose a calm moment when they are not under the influence and offer specific help rather than ultimatums.
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 resist treatment. Here’s how to respond effectively.
If there’s immediate danger — suicidal thoughts, psychotic episode, or risk of harm — call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call (857) 312-1697Our family support program provides education and community for anyone affected by a loved one’s LSD or hallucinogen dependence.
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 and hallucinogen addiction treatment for adults throughout greater New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.
Conveniently accessible via I-93 and Route 28. Dually licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Your recovery begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
