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5. Treatment for Hallucinations

People with substance abuse problems who experience hallucinations generally undergo medical detoxification at drug recovery centers. If hallucinations continue after detoxification, brain imaging scans can determine if brain damage is causing the symptom. Mental disorders causing hallucinations may be treated with antipsychotic medications that help regulate neurotransmitters. Many professionals use cognitive behavioral therapy to help mentally ill individuals cope with or learn to ignore the voices.

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