Psilocybin and smoking addiction
To properly explain how psychedelics and especially psilocybin (and thus psilocin) can help against smoking addiction or other addictions, you can watch the following TEDx video. In it, it becomes clear that the "drug" psilocybin can help against addiction to other drugs.
How can psychedelics help you quit smoking?
1: Neurogenesis
Because of the effect of the psychedelic trip with psychedelics such as psilocybin, a new configuration will be created in the brain. This is because psilocybin is converted to psilocin after ingestion. Psilocin then matches the 5HT2 receptors just like serotonin. Stimulation of the 5HT2a receptors by the psychedelic substances causes more BDNF to be released. BDNF is a hormone that repairs nerve cells and can allow new connections to form, which we call neurogenesis. The new configuration of the brain also means that new pathways are created in the brain. These new pathways also create new choices such as quitting addictions.
2: Serotonin versus dopamine
The most addictive substances and activities usually affect the dopamine receptor. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in ego stroking. Achieving personal goals in particular is rewarded with dopamine. It gives energy and a very good feeling. The disadvantage, however, is that the dopamine high only lasts a very short time and you keep wanting more. Drugs such as cocaine, heroin, tobacco and alcohol increase dopamine levels. Eating sugar increases dopamine levels just like cocaine does. Activities such as watching porn, social media, gambling and gaming also increase dopamine. It indirectly ensures that you pay more and more attention to personal goals, which sometimes leads people towards loneliness (low serotonin as a result). Loneliness causes depressive feelings and these are then remedied with dopamine-sensitive addictions so that the negative spiral continues.
A high dose of serotonin-like substances such as DMT or psilocin( 4-HO-DMT) from magic mushrooms or truffles creates a sense of connection with everything and everyone. From this state, personal goals and ego-strings such as (smoking) addictions seem much less important. From these thoughts, a positive spiral can occur where shared goals and connections can be found more important.
3: Ego death
With a high triplevel such as triplevel 4 or 5, ego death can occur. The benefits of getting rid of an addiction lie in the fact that the idea of being a "me" fades away. Without awareness of "I" or the "ego", one can look at the things we do to the body without self-protection and why it is necessary. Ultimately, our body is the temple of our existence and why would we want to poison it to achieve personal goals or pretend to achieve them? Addictions are therefore cheats to supposedly feel good, but it doesn't solve underlying problems! During ego death, you may be able to solve those underlying problems since the brain is then ultra-connected. Another benefit is that after an ego death you can feel like you have been reborn again. As if a new "me" has emerged. A new beginning with healthy choices!
Help with your addiction?
The first step to the solution is realizing and accepting that there is an addiction. It is a courageous step to come out. Although it is scary, the reward for courage will come later. Here at trip therapy we always work without judgment. Ultimately, the circumstances are the reason for the addiction and our collaboration with you can change those circumstances into something beautiful!
Triptherapie is more than a trip session
Much more benefit can be gained from a psychedelic trip session if the preparation caters to a person's goals. Especially ij addictions, trip preparation is many times more important than what one might expect. Preparation affects the psyche, the neurochemistry, the body, the actual trip and thus the outcome.
A healthy body provides a healthy foundation for a good deep trip. We therefore make every effort to address all facets of existence, which is why we also advise our clients on basic nutrition, exercise and supplements. The whole body and mind approach ensures the best short- and long-term results.
Triptherapie reviews
Reading reviews from previous clients can help to get a better idea of how psychedelic sessions can be used for addictions. At least we have seen good results for addictions such as gambling, smoking, porn, MDMA, cocaine and other addictive substances. Still, it is good to read through the reviews to see how others have experienced Triptherapie.
More about psilocybin
If you want to read more about psilocybin, we have plenty of information on our website. Using the buttons below, you can read more about psilocybin as a substance, Psilocybin in psychedelic therapy and recent news regarding this substance. Scroll on to the footer if you want to fill in the intake to sign up.
