2C-B (Nexus) - Treatment for Habitual Users
Treatment for Habitual Users
Frequent use of 2C-B can result in a psychological addictionThe belief that a person needs to take a certain substance in order to function, whether that person really does or not.. Psychological dependence can develop quickly. The treatment program for heavy users of 2C-B is the same as for users of other hallucinogens. A combination of therapy methods is used, including individual counseling, group therapy, and sometimes medication.
Bad Trips
A 2C-B user can have strong feelings of anxiety or fear while "tripping," or experiencing the physical and mental disturbances brought on by the drug. The hallucinatory effects can be intense enough to make users feel that they are losing control or going crazy. When negative feelings dominate the experience, it is commonly called a "bad trip." The reasons for these frightening experiences are not known. Such trips are particularly common among first-time users.
In A Brief History of Drugs: From the Stone Age to the Stoned Age, Antonio Escohotado warned that 2C-B "induces terror when overdosed" and has been known to "generate many bad trips." Having a bad trip can cause the user to panic, which can lead to even more dangerous behavior. Sometimes, the fear-provoking effects of 2C-B can last for eight to twelve hours. That is a very long time to be terrified. Medical attention and physical restraint are sometimes required if the user becomes violent.
