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Choosing the Best Inpatient Mescaline Recovery Center

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, mescaline is the primary ingredient in the hallucinogen peyote, a type of cactus. Recovery from mescaline overdose services may be necessary if you consume too much of this substance.


In addition to occurring naturally in the peyote plant, mescaline can also be produced synthetically.

The effects of using mescaline can last for up to 12 hours. Additionally, tolerance can develop within 3-6 days with repeated use. If you or someone close to you is using mescaline, it is important to understand that this hallucinogen can have a number of effects on your health, including:

  • Increased heart rate
  • Profound sweating
  • Flushing
  • Uncoordinated movements
  • Increased body temperature

Mescaline overdose treatment may require the need for a stay at a residential recovery facility. For help in starting the path to recovery, please contact us at .

Understanding the Need for Treatment

support groupWhen an individual is withdrawing from the use of mescaline, he or she may be at an increased risk for self-harm or even suicide, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Due to this risk, specialized rehab and recovery treatment may be required, including careful monitoring to ensure protection of the patient.

Treatment for a mescaline addiction may also include the provision of a private room in which sensory stimulation will be limited. In some instances, it may be necessary for the patient to be sedated to assist in lessening withdrawal symptoms, such as seizures or extreme agitation. A benzodiazepine, such as diazepam (Valium), may be used to help alleviate these symptoms.

Numerous factors should be considered when you are in the process of choosing a mescaline overdose recovery facility. One of those factors is whether you would prefer a treatment program that is able to incorporate a spiritual element into your addiction treatment. Many patients undergoing treatment for an addiction to mescaline find that taking a spiritual approach can provide them with the strength they need to make a successful transition when they return to regular life after leaving the facility. Spiritual elements can be found in:

  • 12-Step programs
  • Mindfulness-based therapy
  • Meditation

Understanding the root of your addiction can also be a critical element in recovering from your addiction and maintaining abstinence in the future. For this reason, it is important to select a mescaline overdose recovery program that offers educational classes and support groups. Such services should teach strategies that will help you to avoid using mescaline in the future. It will also be important for your family to understand the most appropriate ways in which to support your recovery once you leave the treatment program. To assist in this process, many facilities may make it possible for family members to participate in education classes.

Finding Specialized Services

Mescaline overdose recovery facilities may also provide an array of other services to help facilitate the recovery process. Although recovery can provide you with the resources you need to begin a new life, there can be challenges as well. In order to help you or your loved one cope with these challenges, it is important for the center you choose to provide services and amenities that can assist with stress relief. Such options might include:

  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Exercise
  • Massage therapy

Many people entering treatment for the first time may wonder how long they will need to participate in the program. Many recovery programs last about one month, but it should be understood that continued care might be necessary depending on the severity of the addiction. You can also get outpatient treatment if the center you choose offers aftercare or extended treatment and follow-up services. These types of services may include continuous group therapy sessions. During these sessions, you may have the opportunity to speak with recovering mescaline addicts who are experiencing the same challenges as you. By understanding that you are not alone in your recovery, you will gain confidence and realize you have what it takes to live a life that does not involve substance abuse.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that in 2007, more than 1 million people over the age of 12 used of hallucinogens. It is important to ask for help in order to recover from your addiction to mescaline. Call us at for help locating a mescaline overdose recovery center.
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