Drug Addiction

However, things are changing and there may be promising news in the future regarding insurance coverage. If the FDA approves ketamine for other conditions based on new research, your insurance plan could cover ketamine in the future for treatment-resistant depression and other conditions. In this article, we’ll discuss ketamine’s medical uses, side effects, and more. […]

Exogenous DMT formulations containing a reversible MAOI (such as ayahuasca) can result in blood levels up to 1.0 mg/ml or higher (Dos Santos, 2011). On average a 100 mL dose of ayahuasca contains about 24 mg of DMT (Callaway et al., 1996). Interestingly, DMT is itself a short-acting monoamine oxidase inhibitor at high doses (maximum […]

They typically end within a few minutes to an hour after the drug is taken. Individuals with an existing heart condition could face an even greater risk of danger when using this stimulant drug. A small 2014 study found that as long as cocaine use was moderate and recovery began within 1 year, brain damage from […]

These effects are also similar to those of other commonly abused stimulants, such as methamphetamine. Since crack cocaine is one of the most addicting drugs, it is often the hardest for a person to stop taking altogether. When a person keeps on using crack, their brain will trigger them to have tremendous cravings, causing them […]

Maybe you’ve been using crack cocaine for years, or perhaps it’s only been a few months. Either way, based on the above information, you know you have an addiction. This is a serious problem for you, and you need to get help right away. Crack cocaine is a drug that can make people do terrible […]

The visual effects of mescaline are stronger, but both compounds have similar benefits in terms of maintaining functional cognition while high. LSD, magic mushrooms, and other psychedelics don’t often share this same sentiment. Psychoactive doses make it very difficult to perform normal activities, let alone interact with other people. There are some user reports of […]

The shard, glass-like appearance is where the drug gets the name “crystal” and “glass.” This is the form of meth people usually think of when they think of the drug. It is also the most popular form of meth that is abused by people struggling with substance use disorder. Capable of causing both addiction and […]

It usually comes in plastic bags or foil labeled as bath salts, glass cleaner, or even plant food. Bath salts are sometimes used as a cheap substitute for stimulants like cocaine. Research shows that one common synthetic cathinone, called 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), is 10 times stronger than cocaine. If a person experiences any of these effects after […]

Overdose also occurs when too much nitrous oxide is inhaled at once, as well as from long-term exposure. Treating the side effects of nitrous oxide with vitamin B12 has produced mixed results, according to multiple studies. Some patients experienced improved symptoms, but others saw no benefit. When inhaled, nitrous oxide causes dizziness, pain relief and […]

Symptoms of Vicodin overdose include chest pain, bloody urine, trouble breathing, extreme drowsiness and changes in consciousness. If you or your loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately. How long it takes to taper off your medicine depends on the type and dose of the opioid you’ve been taking and how […]