With psilocybin, the world feels different. Maybe it’s better than the one you live in. It provides relief from your pain for a while, but you’re brought back to reality far too quickly.
Other times, the hallucinations that come with psilocybin are frightening. You panic and it shakes you up for the rest of the day. It becomes an unpredictable pattern, but one you continue.
Psilocybin is the most-used psychedelic substance. For many, it’s a brief experiment. For others, it becomes a long-term coping mechanism.
If your loved one is in the second category, they don’t see their psilocybin habit as problematic.
We see that a lot at Wolf Creek Recovery. It’s hard to know what to do. Your loved one could benefit from psilocybin addiction treatment, even if they don’t see it yet. We can get them the help they need.
What We Treat: Psilocybin Addiction
Psilocybin doesn’t change the brain in the way that substances like opioids, cocaine, or meth do. It doesn’t alter the brain’s reward system and cause cravings or withdrawals – but that doesn’t mean psilocybin is harmless.
While psilocybin use disorder isn’t an official condition, people can still develop harmful psilocybin habits that negatively impact their lives, health, and the people around them. In these cases, substance use disorder treatment, like what Wolf Creek Recovery provides, is helpful. We can help you or your loved one enjoy life without psilocybin.
How We Treat: What to Expect From Psilocybin Addiction Rehab With Wolf Creek Recovery
When you arrive, you’ll undergo an assessment so we can better understand you and what you need. Then, we’ll work together to build a customized treatment plan to suit your recovery goals. Mental health care will be a part of your treatment protocol if necessary, too.
This plan will consist of varying therapy modalities, from traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to understand and reshape your thoughts, to trauma and family therapy if needed. You’ll spend the day at Wolf Creek Recovery, then head back to on-site housing we provide in the evening.
You’ll also have the opportunity to spend time outside playing sports, canoeing, camping, paddle boarding, and more. We want all of our clients to stay active and find ways to enjoy life outside of psilocybin, and any other substances. Recovery isn’t just about what you can’t do anymore – it’s about what you can do with a substance-free life. We want to show you what it’s all about.
What Is Psilocybin? It’s Known by More Common Names
Psilocybin is more commonly known by the street name “magic mushrooms” or “shrooms.” They’re real mushrooms, not a synthetic substance, known for their hallucinogenic properties. They’re considered psychedelics – meaning they change your mood, how you perceive the world, and how you think.
The “Magic” Behind the Mushrooms: How and Why Is Psilocybin Used?
Some people find the way psilocybin changes how you perceive the world interesting and fun. The experience people have after taking magic mushrooms is often called a “trip,” and it’s surreal. They can also put people in a good mood, make them feel more creative, and feel a sense of “clarity.” This makes them appealing to some people.
There is also ongoing research about psilocybin’s potential positive effects on mental health and substance use disorder treatment. However, we don’t know enough about it yet to know for sure that it’s helpful and not dangerous. Even if it’s taken for health reasons and not recreationally, it is vital to do so in the presence of a medical professional, because the hallucinogenic effects are strong.
They’re usually eaten or taken in soup or tea. Never inject psilocybin. It can cause septic shock or organ failure.
Effects of Psilocybin: Are There Dangers of Addiction?
Many people believe psilocybin is a “safe” substance, and while it doesn’t have the same potentially fatal effects as others, it comes with its own dangers. One of the biggest is the altered perception of reality causing accidents, injuries, and long-term psychological damage. People who frequently take psilocybin may also experience “flashbacks” of hallucinations they experienced while under its influence even when they aren’t.
These effects are enjoyable for some people, prompting them to take psilocybin:
- Distorted sense of reality
- Altered, often heightened, senses, including sense of time
- Better mood
- Visual and auditory hallucinations of positive experiences
However, there are also potential negative effects:
- Anxiety
- Agitation
- Paranoia
- Panic
- Hallucinations of negative experiences, known as “bad trips”
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscle weakness
- Decreased coordination
Psilocybin doesn’t cause the brain changes that are typically associated with addiction. Cravings and withdrawal are incredibly rare. However, people can become psychologically reliant on them for other reasons – especially if they have untreated mental health conditions or unaddressed trauma.
Getting Help for Psilocybin Addiction in Arizona
If you or your loved one are relying on psilocybin to have fun or cope with a deeper concern, it’s a good idea to seek help. This is not a healthy way to live. You probably know firsthand the effects it can have on relationships, responsibilities, and work. It’s possible to manage any stress you’re going through without substances. You don’t need psilocybin to enjoy life. Wolf Creek Recovery can empower you to find joy outside of psilocybin, and we hope you’ll let us help.
Wolf Creek Recovery provides substance use disorder treatment in Arizona. We know what works because we’ve been through this before. Many of us are also in recovery, so we know what it’s like to seek treatment (and succeed). If psilocybin, or any other substance, has taken over your life, we encourage you to call 1-833-732-8202. Let’s get started on building a life you love today.
