Drug Addiction

You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. Injuries during illegal methamphetamine production or police raids include exposure to dangerous chemicals, as well as burns and explosions. All of these can cause serious, life threatening injuries and conditions. The amount of drug ingested and how quickly the person received medical […]

In everyday language, that means most of the meth will leave your system before the day is done. Some folks may do a “run,” which involves taking meth continuously for several hours or days, often without sleeping or eating. That said, meth can have a range of effects beyond euphoria. Healthline does not endorse the […]

This condition can be diagnosed by a healthcare professional such as a medical doctor or psychologist. Treatment methods include psychotherapy (talk therapy) and medications. More specifically, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be used. Medications to control cravings may be used alongside nonmedicinal interventions. Volkow explained that the patterns of activity […]

68% (17 in 25 Americans) believe that the federal government should legalize marijuana. 74%, 248 million, or nearly three-quarters of the United States 332.4 million population, now have access to some form of legal cannabis [19]. Colorado comes in second place, earning one-third of California’s tax revenue at $423.5 million [15]. 43% of noncollege youth […]

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 divides drugs into three categories, Class A, B and C, according to the harmfulness they cause to the user or to society when they are misused. Drug-related deaths involving pregabalin have risen over the years, according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra). “It is a very […]

Some long-term LSD users may experience “flashbacks.” This comes from stress, where feelings or visuals that you once had during a trip might pop back into your head. Although it remains illegal in many countries, interest in LSD and other hallucinogens as potential treatments for mental illness has increased in recent years. Some advocates believe […]

Dr. Weiss combines his clinical practice and medical writing career since 2009. Apart from these activities, Dr. Weiss also delivers lectures for youth, former addicts, and everyone interested in topics such as substance abuse and treatment. In addition, an LSD overdose is more commonly referred to as a “bad trip.” These events are a combination […]

Furthermore, inhalation of any smoke when consuming a drug is damaging for the lungs. Salvia’s active ingredient is salvinorin A, a kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonist. Also, it has a low addiction potential, people can easily obtain it, and they do not consider it highly toxic. Today, many states have laws on the books that […]

In the case of “flashbacks” or HPPD, there is currently no known medical treatment. However, studies suggest that some anti-seizure medications, including lamotrigine and clonazepam, may provide lasting relief. Repeated use of shrooms will cause a person to build up tolerance quickly. There are no medications approved for psychedelic mushroom addiction at this time, although […]

Their effects are similar to the effects of amphetamine and ecstasy (MDMA). Sudden Weight Loss- Bath salts can reduce an individual’s appetite and if they are misusing the substance consistently, weight loss is likely to occur. The effects from Bath salts can last for 3 to 4 hours before the user has a potentially harsh crash. […]