Some people are frightened by not being able to dispel the images. Anxiety reactions, even psychotic reactions, may result. Several explanations for flashbacks have been proposed. One implies deconditioning or conditioning theory, depending on whether you regard the initial hallucination as adding or distorting the environment. Many experiences add to or change how a person sees or experiences a particular object or situation.
Our brains help us see and understand all things. Under cannabis, users can easily accept fake truths for true memory. A potential impact.
Why does this matter? With state after state considering legalizing marijuana, a rise in false memories could play an increasingly larger role in criminal matters, said co-author Elizabeth Loftus, a professor of psychological science in the department of criminology at the University of California, Irvine.
They should consider removing "them from a situation where they might be exposed to suggestive information that could contaminate their memory. Weed may not ease sleep problems, especially for regular users, studies say. And there's the possible creation of false memories that affect friends, family and work colleagues. Creating a false memory. Simpson, Ted Bundy and the Menendez brothers. Using weed regularly raises the risk of heart problems for young people, studies find.
In numerous studies over decades, Loftus has shown that when witnesses are given misinformation about something they saw, such as a mistake in the details, they will remember things that were only suggested to them after the event was completely over. In the s, she began to explore if it was possible to implant entirely false memories. As a rule, the occurrence of a flashback may take place in cases where there is an intake of hallucinogenic drugs in the recent case history.
Abstract The present study tries to find an answer to the question, whether the consumption of cannabis can cause flashbacks, and, if so, under what circumstances they occur. Publication types English Abstract Review. The following co-occurring mental illnesses are also common in people with HPPD but not required to make a diagnosis:. If you or someone you care about is experiencing intense and frequent flashbacks, you should visit your healthcare provider.
It's important to be honest about your current and past drug use, as well as any history of mental illness. Remember, the doctor is not there to judge you but to help you find the right treatment to ease your symptoms. Flashbacks can come on unpredictably or in response to a trigger, such as tiredness, anxiety, or stress.
Triggered flashbacks can be especially difficult as the person may already be feeling vulnerable due to the trigger, which can make the out-of-control feeling of the flashback all the more confusing and upsetting.
The experience of a flashback can also be self-induced by the person thinking about the experience of tripping on a hallucinogenic drug. While we don't know a lot about what causes HPPD, we do know what doesn't cause them, including the following:.
The only certain cause of HPPD is previous hallucinogen use. You cannot have HPPD if you've never used a hallucinogenic drug. There are two types of HPPD:. Flashbacks usually subside on their own after the drug use has been discontinued, over the course of a few months, and most experts agree about the importance of abstaining from drug use for recovery. A mental health professional can help to treat the anxiety that can accompany flashbacks, giving the person more of a sense of self-control.
If the person has no insight into the drug-induced nature of their symptoms or if these experiences persist or cause significant distress, however, they should seek a psychiatric assessment to determine if there is another mental health issue involved, such as psychosis.
Anti-seizure and epilepsy medicines like Klonopin clonazepam and Lamictal lamotrigine have been used in the treatment of HPPD, however, there is no recognized medical treatment for flashbacks. Other drugs that have been studied in the treatment of HPPD include:.
Having a flashback can be distressing, but calming or self-soothing activities like deep breathing , grounding techniques, and mindfulness can ease the psychological discomfort and help you to stay in the moment. It's also important to learn your triggers so you can do your best to avoid them and better manage them when they do occur.
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