BEHAVIOR THERAPY TO EXTINGUISH SPONTANEOUS RECURRENCES OF LSD EFFECTS
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease – April 01, 1973
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Summary
Eliminating LSD flashback effects was achieved through systematic desensitization combined with behavioral techniques, benefiting a client experiencing these symptoms for 5 months. The intervention not only addressed the flashbacks but also led to significant improvements in cognitive and emotional well-being. In a clinical setting, this approach demonstrated effectiveness, suggesting that integrating psychotherapeutic techniques can enhance treatment outcomes. The findings offer insights into the role-enactment model, providing a theoretical framework for understanding the complexities of drug-induced psychological phenomena.
Abstract
Systematic desensitization in conjunction with other behavior techniques was utilized to treat a client who for 5 months was experiencing spontaneous recurrences of LSD effects. Besides the elimination of the target symptoms (flashback effects), additional desired changes occurred on both cognitive-affective and behavioral levels. A theoretical explanation of LSD flashback effects based on the role-enactment model is presented.