What is Synthetic Cannabinoid (Bonsai) Substance?
Bonzai was first used in 2002 in Germany and Spain, and later in Russia and Australia. Its active ingredient is a type of synthetic cannabinoid that produces effects similar to cannabis. Because bonzai is a synthetic, unnatural substance—created in a laboratory—it carries extremely serious risks. It is a substance used by sprinkling it into cigarettes. It is known as “K2” and “Spice” in international police literature. Because it was first introduced into Turkey and the TRNC in packages marked “Bonzai,” the name “Bonzai” has remained. Its widespread use stems from its affordability and odorlessness.
What are the effects of synthetic cannabinoid (bonsai) substance?
* When used, there is a risk of death even with a single shot.
*A “bad trip,” also known as a “bad trip,” can cause intense fear by removing the senses. This death trip can cause sudden fear, thoughts of death, and hallucinations, leading to a sudden heart attack.
*Symptoms such as rapid increase in blood pressure and pulse rate, severe dry mouth, red eyes, and feeling hungry may be observed.
*The person may experience paranoia, hallucinations and delusions.
*The person may experience the inability to choose their environment, the inability to remember where they are, temporary blindness, and temporary paralysis.
Treatment for Synthetic Cannabinoid Use in Pembe Köşk?
Synthetic Cannabinoid Treatment is provided in two ways at Pembe Köşk: outpatient and inpatient.
1-Outpatient Synthetic Cannabinoid (Bonzai) Treatment:
Outpatient bonzai treatment is applied to those whose bonzai habit is gradually developing and who do not have complaints requiring hospitalization. Outpatient addiction treatment initially consists of 3 meetings per week for a period of 1 month. Patients who do not require a decontamination program can be admitted directly to an outpatient program. It can be applied after detoxification treatment, or directly to medical treatment and psychological support program in patients who do not require detoxification treatment. Outpatient treatment includes individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and medication as well as other psychosocial support programs. Families are also informed and supported through interviews in the program. If 1 month of treatment is not enough, the program can be extended according to need and demand. Patients who fail in the outpatient program are provided with inpatient treatment.
2-Inpatient Synthetic Cannabinoid (Bonzai) Treatment
At Pembe Köşk Psychiatric Hospital, inpatient treatment programs are provided for bonzai addicts, those who require an intensive psychological rehabilitation program, and those who are unable to receive medication or are unable to receive outpatient treatment.
During the minimum 21-day inpatient treatment program, the patient’s motivation for treatment is provided with drug treatment under the supervision of a specialist, and in addition, the patient is subject to an intensive daily treatment program. Throughout the treatment, one-on-one psychological interviews are held with the patient accompanied by a psychologist to solve psychological problems, and in addition to substance treatment, daily medical treatments are carried out by a medical doctor in our center, and patients are under medical control 24 hours a day.
The content of psychological interviews includes topics such as substance use history, substance effects, self-evaluation, addiction, high-risk situations, coping with the desire and urge to use substances, resisting insistence, coping with substance-related thoughts, coping with anger, and decision-making.
If the patient wishes, he/she can stay in the treatment center for a long time and benefit from psychological treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Rehabilitation Program:
After the initial 21-day detoxification treatment period, suitable patients are admitted to the rehabilitation program. Rehabilitation and psychosocial support programs are conducted for a minimum of 1 month and extend to 2 months, 3 months and 6 months. It is generally preferred that patients stay in the treatment center for at least 3 months.
In the inpatient program, patients participate in daily psychiatric consultation, individual psychological therapy, group therapy, occupational therapy, life skills training, activities such as walking, sports and spa, yoga and movie watching. In addition to all these treatment and rehabilitation program activities, families are also interviewed. Each patient has a psychiatric consultation throughout the day, individual and group therapy with 3 different psychologists, a psychological counseling session for life skills training, a medical doctor check-up for medical problems, and activity programs with experts for sports, hiking, spa and yoga programs. These applications are performed under the control of a doctor and nurse for 24 hours.
Daylong Rehabilitation Program:
08:30-09.00 Starting the day and preparation
09.00-10.00 Breakfast
10.00-11.00 Good Morning Group Meeting
11.00-11.30 Coffee Break-Rest Time
11.30-12.30 Training Hour (life skills training)
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.30-15.00 Occupational Therapy
15.00-16.00 Individual Psychological Interview
15.00-17.00 Psychiatric Interview
17:00-18:00 Sports (walking, swimming, etc.), Spa.
18.00-19.00 Dinner
20.00-22:30 Movie Time
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