You do not need to label yourself addicted to ask for help after a psychedelic experience. Intense fear or distressing changes afterwards can be a reason to seek professional discussion in their own right.
Keep the categories distinct
LSD and psilocybin are examples of classic psychedelics. Their addiction properties should not be equated with opioids or every other substance. That distinction does not mean use is free from risk.
Distressing effects can merit attention
LSD may involve strong perceptual changes and fear. Some people report disturbing perceptual effects after use. A threat to safety or a major change in consciousness requires urgent care, rather than waiting for a routine discussion.
Prepare questions about what remains
Write down continuing changes and effects on sleep or ordinary activities. Ask how to have the situation assessed instead of assuming addiction. Advertising about therapeutic experiments is not an instruction to self-treat and does not establish a local service.
Your next step with MMS and MIDAS
A free initial rehabilitation consultation at MMS can explore support needs and rehabilitation questions. Suitability for MIDAS is assessed separately.
MIDAS residence · Admission and fees
Questions
Does an enquiry mean an addiction diagnosis?
No. It is a first step towards discussing the concern professionally.
Does research justify self-treatment?
No. Clinical research conditions cannot be transferred to unsupervised use.
Are LSD and ketamine the same category?
Do not equate them: classic psychedelic and dissociative effects differ.