VanArk Behavioral Mangement Inc Prestonsburg
(606) 886-9989
290 East Court Street
P.O. Box 92
Prestonsburg KY 41653

Rehab and Insurance Services

Substance abuse treatment services
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment
Type of Care: Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups: Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

Psychedelic Mushrooms

Although psychedelic mushrooms are not physically addictive, users can become psychologically dependent on psychedelic mushrooms. The mind-altering experiences that psychedelic mushrooms create offer a psychological escape from depression, boredom, stressors or emotional problems. Whether used to escape reality or augment it, ongoing use of psychedelic mushrooms can lead to psychological addiction. Over time, tolerance, short lived chemical imbalances and psychological issues can all lead to psychedelic mushroom addiction. Like other hallucinogens such as LSD, mescaline and ketamine, psychedelic mushrooms initiate and create chemical changes in specific parts of the brain, which affect and control sensory perception. Psychedelic mushrooms disrupt the natural balance of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain and distort information gathered by the five senses, as well as emotions. Tolerance to psychedelic mushrooms develops very rapidly, requiring the user to take twice as much psilocybin mushrooms if "tripping" within days of the last dose. Tolerance can linger for between four and five days after the last use. While the mushroom high may not increase, the side effects will increase with the dosage taken. Additionally, psychedelic mushrooms are often used as an escape or coping mechanism to deal with underlying problems, such as self esteem, relationship problems, anxiety, emotional pain or depression. As the brain experiences the pleasurable feelings of a psychedelic mushroom trip, the brain develops psychological and behavioral dependency on mushrooms. Two hallmarks of psychedelic mushroom addiction are preoccupation with obtaining and using psychedelic mushrooms and experiencing flashbacks or altered perceptions of reality after use. Some physical signs of psychedelic mushroom addiction include enlarged pupils, facial flushing, trembling or shaking and lack of muscle coordination. People using psychedelic mushrooms may also complain of stomach aches, nausea and dizziness. Behavioral indicators of psychedelic mushroom addiction include paranoid or psychotic behavior, unexplained fits of laughter or long periods of staring at stationary objects.

Lifestyle can also contribute to or worsen the condition, as napping, caffeine intake, alcohol or drug consumption or even smoking can aggravate insomnia. In some cases, medications such as antibiotics or psychoactive drugs can create symptoms of insomnia. Sometimes drugs like Ambien aimed at resolving the condition can trigger insomnia. Executive Medicine Access Insomnia can have a debilitating effect on daily living, causing daytime sleepiness, lethargy and irritability, as well as cognitive and memory difficulties. For these reasons, many sufferers of insomnia turn to prescription drugs to alleviate insomnia. Executive Medicine Global

Discourage Inactive Pastimes

Set limits on the amount of time spent watching TV, playing video games and being on the computer.
Help kids find fun things to do besides watching TV, like acting out favorite books or stories or doing a family art project. A child may find that creative play is more interesting than TV.
Children are good learners and they often mimic what they see. Choose healthy foods and active pastimes. Children will learn to follow healthy habits that last a lifetime.