Drug Addiction

If a person uses as much of the drug as they did before quitting, they can easily overdose because their bodies are no longer adapted to their previous level of drug exposure. An overdose happens when the person uses enough of a drug to produce uncomfortable feelings, life-threatening symptoms, or death. There can be instances […]

When you combine it with other drugs that have similar side effects, your breathing may slow to dangerous or deadly levels. You might become unsteady and at risk for a fall or broken bone. Extra drowsiness can make it very dangerous for you to drive or perform hazardous activities. Any food or substance can interact […]

These drug metabolites may either be inactive or they may be similar or different from the original drug (parent drug) in terms of toxicity or therapeutic activity. The body becomes accustomed to the constant presence of the drug and compensates by increasing the production of enzymes necessary for the drug’s metabolism. This contributes to pharmacological […]

Symptoms of drug-induced lupus may start from 1 month to over 10 years after a person starts taking medication. In some cases, healthcare professionals may have difficulty identifying the medication that has caused the condition due to the delay in the onset of symptoms. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by […]

The drugs that may be addictive target your brain’s reward system. You can also get addicted to prescription or illegally obtained narcotic pain medications, or opioids. In 2018, opioids played a role in two-thirds of all drug overdose deaths. Drug addiction isn’t about just heroin, cocaine, or other illegal drugs. You can get addicted to […]

This is likely due to rapid degradation by peripheral monoamine oxidase (MAO), the enzyme (located in mitochondria) responsible for catalyzing the oxidative deamination of endogenous biogenic amines (McKenna et al., 1984). In order for DMT to be bioavailable, oral formulations such as ayahuasca contain Banisteriopsis caapi and other beta-carboline harmala alkaloids that act as MAOIs […]

Recently, though, many U.S. drug traffickers have started producing them as well. This is likely because so many Americans have become addicted to opioids. Fentanyl is a synthetic (human-made) opioid that doctors use to treat severe cancer pain. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), it’s 50 to 100 times more powerful than […]

Due to its crystalline form, crank is also called shiny, quartz, or rock salt. This is the preferred way of using crank in some clubs where the pills are easy to circulate without the need to find a spot to snort the powder. The less popular form of crank is liquid crank, which looks like […]

Cocaine is a stimulant drug that is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant. The purified form of the extract, which looks like fine, white, powdered crystals, was initially used for medicinal purposes. Detoxing at an inpatient treatment center with a team of experienced medical professionals provides the best rate of success. But under […]

If you think someone you love is using cocaine, encourage them to seek help. Ask a healthcare provider about programs and services for people affected by another person’s cocaine use. In Nov. 2020, the state of Oregon voted in Measure 110 to decriminalize use of all drugs, including drugs such as cocaine. The law does […]