DMT Addiction Treatment & Rehab | The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health Visit

12.12.2022
Sean Rio
DMT Addiction Treatment & Rehab | The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health Visit

The hallucinogen DMT is not considered to be addictive because it does not produce tolerance and withdrawal symptoms and does not usually cause the same addiction cycle (drug use-withdrawal-preoccupation with using-drug use) seen in addiction to other drugs, such as opioids or alcohol. However, DMT can produce a psychological dependence that leads to the habitual use of the drug, similar to the pattern of addiction that is seen in behavioral addictions, also referred to as process addictions.

DMT use is complicated by other substance use polysubstance use and may be exacerbated by a co-occurring mental health disorder. As well, DMT use may cause residual or ongoing psychotic symptoms. As such, DMT use may be addictive in some individuals, and some habitual users of DMT may need help to stop their drug use and return to good health and function.

DMT Addiction Treatment Options

There are a variety of options available for treating addiction. The type of DMT treatment for those who need help depends on each individual’s needs and personal situation, and the nature of the drug use. The important thing is to identify and address the specific issues that led to each individual’s drug use, and to heal the psychological damage caused by the addiction and related behaviors.

Behavioral Therapies for DMT Addiction Treatment 

Since DMT addiction has a large behavioral element to it, DMT addiction treatment includes a special emphasis on using evidence-based behavioral therapies.

Behavioral therapies address the dysfunctional thinking and beliefs that underlie drug use behaviors and psychological dependence. These therapies may be delivered in a combination of individual and group settings. Behavioral therapies include:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
  • Rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • Motivational Incentives

 

How Long Does Rehab Take?

Various DMT addiction treatment program lengths may differ between various facilities. The length of the program that an individual may choose may depend on the level of drug use and the presence of complicating factors, particularly in cases of dual diagnosis or polysubstance use. On average:

  • Detox is usually around seven days
  • Residential programs average 21 to 90 days
  • Long-term residential care programs are usually 3–12 months
  • Outpatient programs depend on the intensity of the program, but they usually range from a few weeks to three months

According to data from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the average length of stay in drug rehab in general is:

  • 90 days for outpatient medication-assisted therapy
  • 78 days for non-intensive outpatient treatment
  • 42 days for intensive outpatient treatment
  • 39 days for long-term residential treatment
  • Five days for medication-assisted detoxification 

Key Points: Understanding DMT Addiction Treatment & Rehab

DMT is a somewhat unusual drug with a different profile of addiction than most other drugs of abuse. Here are some take-home points about DMT addiction treatment and rehab:

  • DMT addiction is usually more similar to process addictions than to other drug addictions
  • DMT addiction is often complicated by polysubstance use
  • DMT addiction often occurs in the presence of an underlying mental health disorder (dual diagnosis)
  • There are various options for treating DMT addiction
  • There are a variety of options for covering the costs of drug rehab

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